Other forest — Emissions in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Other forest — Emissions was 8.36 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.36 kt
Change on year
up 305.1%
Rank
20th
of 31 groups
All-time high
86.54 kt
in 1998
All-time low
1.43 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Southern Africa, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 13.1 kt1991: 13.1 kt1992: 13.1 kt1993: 13.1 kt1994: 13.1 kt1995: 13.1 kt1996: 51.5 kt1997: 50.8 kt1998: 86.5 kt1999: 58.2 kt2000: 21.9 kt2001: 2.6 kt2002: 2.3 kt2003: 5.6 kt2004: 2.4 kt2005: 8 kt2006: 2 kt2007: 11.6 kt2008: 7.1 kt2009: 2.9 kt2010: 4.5 kt2011: 3.7 kt2012: 4 kt2013: 3.9 kt2014: 5.1 kt2015: 2.5 kt2016: 3.1 kt2017: 4.1 kt2018: 9.9 kt2019: 5 kt2020: 3.9 kt2021: 2.9 kt2022: 1.4 kt2023: 2.1 kt2024: 8.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Southern Africa stood at 8.36 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 305.1% on the previous year and up 62.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Southern Africa peaked at 86.54 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.43 kt, in 2022.

Southern Africa ranks 20th of 31 groups on this measure, 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 Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in Southern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 13.15 kt
1991 13.15 kt +0.0%
1992 13.15 kt +0.0%
1993 13.15 kt +0.0%
1994 13.15 kt +0.0%
1995 13.15 kt +0.0%
1996 51.52 kt +291.9%
1997 50.79 kt -1.4%
1998 86.54 kt +70.4%
1999 58.24 kt -32.7%
2000 21.88 kt -62.4%
2001 2.64 kt -87.9%
2002 2.29 kt -13.5%
2003 5.56 kt +143.4%
2004 2.44 kt -56.2%
2005 7.97 kt +227.4%
2006 1.98 kt -75.1%
2007 11.56 kt +483.2%
2008 7.07 kt -38.9%
2009 2.88 kt -59.2%
2010 4.5 kt +56.1%
2011 3.68 kt -18.2%
2012 4.04 kt +9.8%
2013 3.92 kt -3.0%
2014 5.15 kt +31.2%
2015 2.49 kt -51.6%
2016 3.13 kt +25.6%
2017 4.12 kt +31.7%
2018 9.95 kt +141.3%
2019 5.05 kt -49.3%
2020 3.94 kt -22.0%
2021 2.86 kt -27.3%
2022 1.43 kt -50.2%
2023 2.06 kt +44.8%
2024 8.36 kt +305.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 32.6 kt 13.15 kt 86.54 kt 10
2000s 6.63 kt 1.98 kt 21.88 kt 10
2010s 4.6 kt 2.49 kt 9.95 kt 10
2020s 3.73 kt 1.43 kt 8.36 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  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

See the full ranking of 272 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Southern Africa?
Other forest — emissions in Southern Africa was 8.36 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 86.54 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1.43 kt in 2022.
How does Southern Africa rank for other forest — emissions?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa 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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