Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in OECD
OECD: Other forest — Emissions (CH4) was 170 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other forest — Emissions in OECD, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, other forest — emissions in OECD stood at 170 kt.
That represents a change of down 55.2% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in OECD peaked at 662.9 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 65.27 kt, in 2010.
OECD ranks 2nd of 240 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in OECD, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 213.59 kt | — |
| 1991 | 213.59 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 213.66 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 213.68 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 213.68 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 213.68 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 397.05 kt | +85.8% |
| 1997 | 386.27 kt | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 662.9 kt | +71.6% |
| 1999 | 546.58 kt | -17.5% |
| 2000 | 324.27 kt | -40.7% |
| 2001 | 79.75 kt | -75.4% |
| 2002 | 145.28 kt | +82.2% |
| 2003 | 231.44 kt | +59.3% |
| 2004 | 70.66 kt | -69.5% |
| 2005 | 87.4 kt | +23.7% |
| 2006 | 175.46 kt | +100.7% |
| 2007 | 117.86 kt | -32.8% |
| 2008 | 85.25 kt | -27.7% |
| 2009 | 115.88 kt | +35.9% |
| 2010 | 65.27 kt | -43.7% |
| 2011 | 103.01 kt | +57.8% |
| 2012 | 111.17 kt | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 146.67 kt | +31.9% |
| 2014 | 93.13 kt | -36.5% |
| 2015 | 157.18 kt | +68.8% |
| 2016 | 104.44 kt | -33.6% |
| 2017 | 172.53 kt | +65.2% |
| 2018 | 157.46 kt | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 477.38 kt | +203.2% |
| 2020 | 354.31 kt | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 176.82 kt | -50.1% |
| 2022 | 101.43 kt | -42.6% |
| 2023 | 379.75 kt | +274.4% |
| 2024 | 170 kt | -55.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 327.47 kt | 213.59 kt | 662.9 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.32 kt | 70.66 kt | 324.27 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.83 kt | 65.27 kt | 477.38 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 236.46 kt | 101.43 kt | 379.75 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near OECD
- 1 Mozambique 191.46 kt compare
- 3 Russian Federation 70.54 kt compare
- 4 Canada 70.11 kt compare
- 5 Mexico 44.3 kt compare
More climate change data for OECD
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 29.42 billion kg (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues 139.28 kt (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Crop residues 65.07 kt (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Crop residues 14.64 kt (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues 51.58 million t (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Crop residues 79.71 kt (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Crop residues 4.14 billion kg (2050)
- Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues 3.61 kt (2050)
- Manure applied to Soils — Direct emissions 137.03 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Direct emissions 462.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other forest — emissions in OECD?
- Other forest — emissions in OECD was 170 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
- The highest recorded value was 662.9 kt in 1998.
- What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.27 kt in 2010.
- How does OECD rank for other forest — emissions?
- OECD ranks 2nd out of 240 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in OECD?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD 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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About this data
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.