Other forest — Emissions in Cameroon

Cameroon: Other forest — Emissions was 0.2156 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2156 kt
Change on year
up 117.6%
World rank
43rd
of 219 countries
All-time high
25.6 kt
in 1999
All-time low
0.057 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Cameroon, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 3.3 kt1991: 3.3 kt1992: 3.3 kt1993: 3.3 kt1994: 3.3 kt1995: 3.3 kt1996: 12.3 kt1997: 12.8 kt1998: 20.7 kt1999: 25.6 kt2000: 17.6 kt2001: 0.431 kt2002: 0.119 kt2003: 0.505 kt2004: 0.389 kt2005: 0.193 kt2006: 0.263 kt2007: 0.23 kt2008: 0.112 kt2009: 0.089 kt2010: 0.109 kt2011: 0.156 kt2012: 0.126 kt2013: 0.144 kt2014: 0.129 kt2015: 0.188 kt2016: 0.486 kt2017: 0.144 kt2018: 0.057 kt2019: 0.169 kt2020: 0.835 kt2021: 0.218 kt2022: 0.525 kt2023: 0.099 kt2024: 0.216 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Cameroon stood at 0.2156 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 117.6% on the previous year and up 67.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Cameroon peaked at 25.6 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.057 kt, in 2018.

That places Cameroon 43rd out of 219 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.

Other forest — Emissions in Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in Cameroon, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 3.27 kt —
1991 3.27 kt +0.0%
1992 3.27 kt +0.0%
1993 3.27 kt +0.0%
1994 3.27 kt +0.0%
1995 3.27 kt +0.0%
1996 12.29 kt +275.5%
1997 12.81 kt +4.2%
1998 20.7 kt +61.6%
1999 25.6 kt +23.7%
2000 17.6 kt -31.3%
2001 0.4311 kt -97.6%
2002 0.1189 kt -72.4%
2003 0.5054 kt +325.1%
2004 0.389 kt -23.0%
2005 0.1932 kt -50.3%
2006 0.2626 kt +35.9%
2007 0.2304 kt -12.3%
2008 0.1115 kt -51.6%
2009 0.0892 kt -20.0%
2010 0.109 kt +22.2%
2011 0.1561 kt +43.2%
2012 0.1264 kt -19.0%
2013 0.1437 kt +13.7%
2014 0.1288 kt -10.4%
2015 0.1883 kt +46.2%
2016 0.4856 kt +157.9%
2017 0.1437 kt -70.4%
2018 0.057 kt -60.3%
2019 0.1685 kt +195.6%
2020 0.8349 kt +395.5%
2021 0.218 kt -73.9%
2022 0.5252 kt +140.9%
2023 0.0991 kt -81.1%
2024 0.2156 kt +117.6%

Cameroon compared with similar countries

  • Cameroon's 0.2156 kt is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.005 kt, 43.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.11 kt 3.27 kt 25.6 kt 10
2000s 1.99 kt 0.0892 kt 17.6 kt 10
2010s 0.1707 kt 0.057 kt 0.4856 kt 10
2020s 0.3786 kt 0.0991 kt 0.8349 kt 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 40 Cuba 0.2978 kt compare
  2. 41 Serbia 0.2618 kt compare
  3. 42 Japan 0.2214 kt compare
  4. 44 Bhutan 0.1838 kt compare
  5. 45 Chad 0.1834 kt compare
  6. 46 North Macedonia 0.1819 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Cameroon?
Other forest — emissions in Cameroon was 0.2156 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 25.6 kt in 1999.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.057 kt in 2018.
How does Cameroon rank for other forest — emissions?
Cameroon ranks 43rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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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