Other forest — Emissions in Portugal

Portugal: Other forest — Emissions was 3.61 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.61 kt
Change on year
up 442.0%
World rank
22nd
of 219 countries
All-time high
10.78 kt
in 2017
All-time low
0.0274 kt
in 2008
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Portugal, 1990–2024

02.557.5101990200720241990: 2.1 kt1991: 2.1 kt1992: 2.1 kt1993: 2.1 kt1994: 2.1 kt1995: 2.1 kt1996: 4.2 kt1997: 2.4 kt1998: 3.6 kt1999: 2.8 kt2000: 2 kt2001: 0.336 kt2002: 0.698 kt2003: 7.9 kt2004: 0.356 kt2005: 7.2 kt2006: 0.994 kt2007: 0.1 kt2008: 0.027 kt2009: 0.184 kt2010: 1.6 kt2011: 0.217 kt2012: 0.921 kt2013: 1.3 kt2014: 0.075 kt2015: 0.685 kt2016: 2.9 kt2017: 10.8 kt2018: 0.533 kt2019: 0.219 kt2020: 2.3 kt2021: 0.047 kt2022: 1.2 kt2023: 0.667 kt2024: 3.6 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Portugal stood at 3.61 kt.

The figure is up 442.0% on the previous year and up 4,738.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Portugal peaked at 10.78 kt in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0274 kt, in 2008.

Portugal ranks 22nd of 219 countries on this measure, 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 2.53 kt 2.06 kt 4.21 kt 10
2000s 1.97 kt 0.0274 kt 7.88 kt 10
2010s 1.92 kt 0.0747 kt 10.78 kt 10
2020s 1.56 kt 0.0473 kt 3.61 kt 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 19 South Africa 7.92 kt compare
  2. 20 Madagascar 7.47 kt compare
  3. 21 Nepal 4.63 kt compare
  4. 23 Ukraine 3.44 kt compare
  5. 24 Brazil 2.73 kt compare
  6. 25 Zimbabwe 1.98 kt compare

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Portugal?
Other forest — emissions in Portugal was 3.61 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 10.78 kt in 2017.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0274 kt in 2008.
How does Portugal rank for other forest — emissions?
Portugal ranks 22nd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,738.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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