Other forest — Emissions in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Other forest — Emissions was 11.35 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.35 kt
Change on year
down 13.9%
Rank
19th
of 31 groups
All-time high
81.5 kt
in 1997
All-time low
6.49 kt
in 2017
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Eastern Asia, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 22.2 kt1991: 22.2 kt1992: 22.2 kt1993: 22.2 kt1994: 22.2 kt1995: 22.2 kt1996: 40.8 kt1997: 81.5 kt1998: 63.2 kt1999: 44.2 kt2000: 58.4 kt2001: 14.4 kt2002: 9 kt2003: 24.3 kt2004: 28.7 kt2005: 14.7 kt2006: 9.8 kt2007: 13.8 kt2008: 35.8 kt2009: 23.1 kt2010: 17.7 kt2011: 14.5 kt2012: 8.6 kt2013: 9.1 kt2014: 24 kt2015: 11.6 kt2016: 10.2 kt2017: 6.5 kt2018: 13.1 kt2019: 13.3 kt2020: 12.3 kt2021: 8.9 kt2022: 7.4 kt2023: 13.2 kt2024: 11.3 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions in Eastern Asia is 11.35 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Eastern Asia peaked at 81.5 kt in 1997 and was at its lowest, 6.49 kt, in 2017.

That places Eastern Asia 19th out of 31 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 36.28 kt 22.19 kt 81.5 kt 10
2000s 23.2 kt 9.01 kt 58.41 kt 10
2010s 12.86 kt 6.49 kt 24.04 kt 10
2020s 10.65 kt 7.44 kt 13.18 kt 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 16 China (People’s Republic of) 9.86 kt compare
  2. 16 China, mainland 9.86 kt compare
  3. 18 Angola 9.77 kt compare
  4. 19 South Africa 7.92 kt compare
  5. 20 Madagascar 7.47 kt compare
  6. 21 Nepal 4.63 kt compare
  7. 22 Portugal 3.61 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Eastern Asia?
Other forest — emissions in Eastern Asia was 11.35 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 81.5 kt in 1997.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.49 kt in 2017.
How does Eastern Asia rank for other forest — emissions?
Eastern Asia ranks 19th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Asia 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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