Other forest — Emissions in Central America

Central America: Other forest — Emissions was 46.44 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
46.44 kt
Change on year
up 67.9%
Rank
14th
of 31 groups
All-time high
130.07 kt
in 1998
All-time low
3.36 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Central America, 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 31.2 kt1991: 31.2 kt1992: 31.2 kt1993: 31.2 kt1994: 31.2 kt1995: 31.2 kt1996: 14.9 kt1997: 22.3 kt1998: 130.1 kt1999: 86.6 kt2000: 92.4 kt2001: 11.4 kt2002: 16.8 kt2003: 29.2 kt2004: 7.6 kt2005: 33 kt2006: 17.8 kt2007: 18.7 kt2008: 24 kt2009: 19.1 kt2010: 12.4 kt2011: 29 kt2012: 19.2 kt2013: 36.3 kt2014: 3.4 kt2015: 9.6 kt2016: 19.5 kt2017: 35 kt2018: 18.1 kt2019: 42 kt2020: 33.4 kt2021: 26.5 kt2022: 22.6 kt2023: 27.7 kt2024: 46.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Central America stood at 46.44 kt.

That represents a change of up 67.9% on the previous year and up 1,280.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Central America peaked at 130.07 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3.36 kt, in 2014.

Central America ranks 14th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 44.12 kt 14.92 kt 130.07 kt 10
2000s 27.01 kt 7.6 kt 92.41 kt 10
2010s 22.44 kt 3.36 kt 42 kt 10
2020s 31.31 kt 22.63 kt 46.44 kt 5

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 11 Ethiopia 14.45 kt compare
  2. 12 Paraguay 14.37 kt compare
  3. 13 Central African Republic 14.21 kt compare
  4. 14 Australia and New Zealand 14.18 kt compare
  5. 15 Australia 14.11 kt compare
  6. 16 China (People’s Republic of) 9.86 kt compare
  7. 16 China, mainland 9.86 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Central America?
Other forest — emissions in Central America was 46.44 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 130.07 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was 3.36 kt in 2014.
How does Central America rank for other forest — emissions?
Central America ranks 14th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,280.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America 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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