Other forest — Emissions in Europe

Europe: Other forest — Emissions was 78.88 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
78.88 kt
Change on year
up 36.1%
Rank
6th
of 46 groups
All-time high
505.8 kt
in 1996
All-time low
57.96 kt
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Europe, 1990–2024

1002003004005001990200720241990: 149.5 kt1991: 149.5 kt1992: 147.7 kt1993: 147.7 kt1994: 147.7 kt1995: 147.7 kt1996: 505.8 kt1997: 201 kt1998: 374.8 kt1999: 247.3 kt2000: 284.7 kt2001: 59.9 kt2002: 111.3 kt2003: 167.2 kt2004: 130.9 kt2005: 78.5 kt2006: 121.4 kt2007: 65.4 kt2008: 195.7 kt2009: 92.5 kt2010: 134 kt2011: 137.3 kt2012: 212.9 kt2013: 63.2 kt2014: 209.1 kt2015: 74.1 kt2016: 138.3 kt2017: 92.7 kt2018: 133.6 kt2019: 117.6 kt2020: 67.9 kt2021: 65.8 kt2022: 70.5 kt2023: 58 kt2024: 78.9 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions in Europe is 78.88 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.1% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Europe peaked at 505.8 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 57.96 kt, in 2023.

That places Europe 6th out of 46 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 221.9 kt 147.75 kt 505.8 kt 10
2000s 130.75 kt 59.94 kt 284.68 kt 10
2010s 131.28 kt 63.19 kt 212.9 kt 10
2020s 68.21 kt 57.96 kt 78.88 kt 5

Countries ranked near Europe

  1. 3 Russian Federation 70.54 kt compare
  2. 4 Canada 70.11 kt compare
  3. 5 Mexico 44.3 kt compare
  4. 6 India 39.24 kt compare
  5. 7 Myanmar 34 kt compare
  6. 8 Zambia 31.61 kt compare
  7. 9 Cambodia 18.35 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Europe?
Other forest — emissions in Europe was 78.88 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Europe?
The highest recorded value was 505.8 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 57.96 kt in 2023.
How does Europe rank for other forest — emissions?
Europe ranks 6th out of 46 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe 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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