Other forest — Emissions in Brazil

Brazil: Other forest — Emissions was 2.73 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.73 kt
Change on year
up 10.3%
World rank
24th
of 214 countries
All-time high
35.59 kt
in 2007
All-time low
1.51 kt
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Brazil, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 8.8 kt1991: 8.8 kt1992: 8.8 kt1993: 8.8 kt1994: 8.8 kt1995: 8.8 kt1996: 6.2 kt1997: 8.9 kt1998: 15.4 kt1999: 11.5 kt2000: 2 kt2001: 10.5 kt2002: 7.4 kt2003: 4.6 kt2004: 3.3 kt2005: 13 kt2006: 2.3 kt2007: 35.6 kt2008: 17.7 kt2009: 4.2 kt2010: 27.9 kt2011: 17.7 kt2012: 17.1 kt2013: 1.5 kt2014: 3 kt2015: 13.3 kt2016: 2.8 kt2017: 3.4 kt2018: 1.9 kt2019: 4.8 kt2020: 2.9 kt2021: 5.8 kt2022: 6.2 kt2023: 2.5 kt2024: 2.7 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

Brazil recorded 2.73 kt for other forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and down 8.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Brazil peaked at 35.59 kt in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.51 kt, in 2013.

That places Brazil 24th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.49 kt 6.2 kt 15.37 kt 10
2000s 10.07 kt 2.02 kt 35.59 kt 10
2010s 9.33 kt 1.51 kt 27.87 kt 10
2020s 4.02 kt 2.48 kt 6.16 kt 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 21 Nepal 4.63 kt compare
  2. 22 Portugal 3.61 kt compare
  3. 23 Ukraine 3.44 kt compare
  4. 25 Zimbabwe 1.98 kt compare
  5. 26 Argentina 1.74 kt compare
  6. 27 Philippines 1.39 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Brazil?
Other forest — emissions in Brazil was 2.73 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 35.59 kt in 2007.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 1.51 kt in 2013.
How does Brazil rank for other forest — emissions?
Brazil ranks 24th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other forest — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other forest — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
272 places, 9,294 data points, 1990–2024
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