Other forest — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 in India

India: Other forest — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 was 39.24 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
39.24 kt
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
6th
of 236 countries
All-time high
162.96 kt
in 2021
All-time low
9.81 kt
in 2002
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 in India, 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 64.2 kt1991: 64.2 kt1992: 64.2 kt1993: 64.2 kt1994: 64.2 kt1995: 64.2 kt1996: 22.5 kt1997: 22.7 kt1998: 23.7 kt1999: 57.4 kt2000: 30 kt2001: 10.3 kt2002: 9.8 kt2003: 42.9 kt2004: 71.2 kt2005: 42.8 kt2006: 34.3 kt2007: 81.9 kt2008: 39.9 kt2009: 148.6 kt2010: 102.5 kt2011: 64.1 kt2012: 152.4 kt2013: 82.8 kt2014: 60.8 kt2015: 51 kt2016: 65.9 kt2017: 121.4 kt2018: 109.2 kt2019: 61.8 kt2020: 26.6 kt2021: 163 kt2022: 76.7 kt2023: 45 kt2024: 39.2 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 in India is 39.24 kt, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 35.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 in India peaked at 162.96 kt in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.81 kt, in 2002.

That places India 6th out of 236 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 51.13 kt 22.46 kt 64.16 kt 10
2000s 51.17 kt 9.81 kt 148.57 kt 10
2010s 87.21 kt 51.04 kt 152.43 kt 10
2020s 70.11 kt 26.58 kt 162.96 kt 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 3 Russian Federation 70.54 kt compare
  2. 4 Canada 70.11 kt compare
  3. 5 Mexico 44.3 kt compare
  4. 7 Myanmar 34 kt compare
  5. 8 Zambia 31.61 kt compare
  6. 9 Lao People's Democratic Republic 24.06 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 in India?
Other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 in India was 39.24 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 162.96 kt in 2021.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 9.81 kt in 2002.
How does India rank for other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1?
India ranks 6th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions (ch4) — fao tier 1 rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other forest — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Other forest — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1
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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