Other forest — Emissions in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Other forest — Emissions was 4.35 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.35 kt
Change on year
down 36.2%
Rank
21st
of 31 groups
All-time high
18.7 kt
in 1998
All-time low
1.19 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in European Union (27), 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 5.8 kt1991: 5.8 kt1992: 6 kt1993: 6 kt1994: 6 kt1995: 6 kt1996: 10.2 kt1997: 13.4 kt1998: 18.7 kt1999: 8.3 kt2000: 12 kt2001: 1.2 kt2002: 1.9 kt2003: 12.9 kt2004: 1.8 kt2005: 9.9 kt2006: 5.1 kt2007: 6.3 kt2008: 1.5 kt2009: 2 kt2010: 2.4 kt2011: 2.6 kt2012: 5.3 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 2.2 kt2015: 1.6 kt2016: 4 kt2017: 15.3 kt2018: 1.3 kt2019: 2.1 kt2020: 3.5 kt2021: 6.2 kt2022: 9.7 kt2023: 6.8 kt2024: 4.4 kt

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

Analysis

European Union (27) recorded 4.35 kt for other forest — emissions in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.2% on the previous year and up 96.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in European Union (27) peaked at 18.7 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.19 kt, in 2001.

That places European Union (27) 21st 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.

Other forest — Emissions in European Union (27), year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in European Union (27), 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 5.77 kt
1991 5.77 kt +0.0%
1992 6 kt +4.0%
1993 6.01 kt +0.3%
1994 6.01 kt +0.0%
1995 6.01 kt +0.0%
1996 10.21 kt +69.7%
1997 13.42 kt +31.5%
1998 18.7 kt +39.4%
1999 8.32 kt -55.5%
2000 12 kt +44.2%
2001 1.19 kt -90.1%
2002 1.95 kt +64.2%
2003 12.87 kt +560.8%
2004 1.77 kt -86.2%
2005 9.91 kt +459.3%
2006 5.14 kt -48.1%
2007 6.27 kt +22.0%
2008 1.49 kt -76.3%
2009 2.02 kt +35.5%
2010 2.35 kt +16.7%
2011 2.6 kt +10.5%
2012 5.26 kt +102.0%
2013 1.86 kt -64.7%
2014 2.21 kt +19.0%
2015 1.6 kt -27.9%
2016 3.98 kt +149.8%
2017 15.31 kt +284.2%
2018 1.25 kt -91.8%
2019 2.08 kt +66.1%
2020 3.55 kt +70.3%
2021 6.25 kt +76.1%
2022 9.7 kt +55.2%
2023 6.82 kt -29.6%
2024 4.35 kt -36.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.62 kt 5.77 kt 18.7 kt 10
2000s 5.46 kt 1.19 kt 12.87 kt 10
2010s 3.85 kt 1.25 kt 15.31 kt 10
2020s 6.13 kt 3.55 kt 9.7 kt 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 18 Angola 9.77 kt compare
  2. 19 South Africa 7.92 kt compare
  3. 20 Madagascar 7.47 kt compare
  4. 21 Nepal 4.63 kt compare
  5. 22 Portugal 3.61 kt compare
  6. 23 Ukraine 3.44 kt compare
  7. 24 Brazil 2.73 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in European Union (27)?
Other forest — emissions in European Union (27) was 4.35 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 18.7 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 1.19 kt in 2001.
How does European Union (27) rank for other forest — emissions?
European Union (27) ranks 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is up 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this European Union (27) 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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