Other forest — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Other forest — Emissions was 4.18 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other forest — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, other forest — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 4.18 kt.
The figure is up 15.3% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 25.03 kt in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2.83 kt, in 2022.
That places Democratic Republic of the Congo 8th out of 22 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other forest — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.38 kt | — |
| 1991 | 7.38 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 7.38 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 7.38 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 7.38 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 7.38 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 14.16 kt | +92.0% |
| 1997 | 25.03 kt | +76.8% |
| 1998 | 15.25 kt | -39.1% |
| 1999 | 21.43 kt | +40.5% |
| 2000 | 15.06 kt | -29.7% |
| 2001 | 3.05 kt | -79.7% |
| 2002 | 7.47 kt | +145.1% |
| 2003 | 6.68 kt | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 8.17 kt | +22.3% |
| 2005 | 8.45 kt | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 7.89 kt | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 5.47 kt | -30.7% |
| 2008 | 5.55 kt | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 6.4 kt | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 4.53 kt | -29.2% |
| 2011 | 4.38 kt | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 4.59 kt | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 4.11 kt | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 4.25 kt | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 5.66 kt | +33.4% |
| 2016 | 3.91 kt | -30.9% |
| 2017 | 4.31 kt | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 4.39 kt | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 5.01 kt | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 3.9 kt | -22.1% |
| 2021 | 4.19 kt | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 2.83 kt | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 3.63 kt | +28.2% |
| 2024 | 4.18 kt | +15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.01 kt | 7.38 kt | 25.03 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.42 kt | 3.05 kt | 15.06 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.51 kt | 3.91 kt | 5.66 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.75 kt | 2.83 kt | 4.19 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,736 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,458 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,278 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 117.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,251 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 604.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 646.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 23.09 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other forest — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Other forest — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 4.18 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 25.03 kt in 1997.
- What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.83 kt in 2022.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for other forest — emissions?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 8th out of 22 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo 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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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.