Other forest — Emissions in Colombia

Colombia: Other forest — Emissions was 0.4881 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.4881 kt
Change on year
up 152.5%
World rank
35th
of 214 countries
All-time high
3.02 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.0297 kt
in 2017
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Colombia, 1990–2024

01231990200720241990: 0.64 kt1991: 0.64 kt1992: 0.64 kt1993: 0.64 kt1994: 0.64 kt1995: 0.64 kt1996: 1.2 kt1997: 2.5 kt1998: 3 kt1999: 1 kt2000: 1.4 kt2001: 0.565 kt2002: 0.097 kt2003: 0.681 kt2004: 0.907 kt2005: 0.181 kt2006: 0.265 kt2007: 1.6 kt2008: 0.121 kt2009: 0.149 kt2010: 0.424 kt2011: 0.047 kt2012: 0.666 kt2013: 0.235 kt2014: 0.471 kt2015: 0.436 kt2016: 0.253 kt2017: 0.03 kt2018: 0.305 kt2019: 0.444 kt2020: 0.483 kt2021: 0.144 kt2022: 0.248 kt2023: 0.193 kt2024: 0.488 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Colombia stood at 0.4881 kt.

That represents a change of up 152.5% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Colombia peaked at 3.02 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0297 kt, in 2017.

Colombia ranks 35th of 214 countries on this measure, 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 1.16 kt 0.6396 kt 3.02 kt 10
2000s 0.5962 kt 0.0966 kt 1.59 kt 10
2010s 0.331 kt 0.0297 kt 0.6664 kt 10
2020s 0.3112 kt 0.1437 kt 0.4881 kt 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 32 Cook Islands 0 kt compare
  2. 32 Malawi 0.8849 kt compare
  3. 32 Montserrat 0 kt compare
  4. 32 Niue 0 kt compare
  5. 32 Tokelau 0 kt compare
  6. 33 Ecuador 0.7927 kt compare
  7. 34 South Sudan 0.6269 kt compare
  8. 36 Eswatini 0.4148 kt compare
  9. 37 Romania 0.3117 kt compare
  10. 38 Pakistan 0.301 kt compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Colombia?
Other forest — emissions in Colombia was 0.4881 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 3.02 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0297 kt in 2017.
How does Colombia rank for other forest — emissions?
Colombia ranks 35th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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