Other forest — Emissions in Southern Europe

Southern Europe: Other forest — Emissions was 4.33 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.33 kt
Change on year
down 34.8%
Rank
22nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
19.33 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.5507 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Southern Europe, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 5.5 kt1991: 5.5 kt1992: 5.5 kt1993: 5.5 kt1994: 5.5 kt1995: 5.5 kt1996: 9.4 kt1997: 13.4 kt1998: 19.3 kt1999: 8 kt2000: 16.7 kt2001: 0.8 kt2002: 1.4 kt2003: 10.8 kt2004: 1.5 kt2005: 9 kt2006: 4.6 kt2007: 6.4 kt2008: 1.2 kt2009: 1.3 kt2010: 1.8 kt2011: 2.7 kt2012: 4.4 kt2013: 1.7 kt2014: 0.551 kt2015: 1.5 kt2016: 3.8 kt2017: 14.1 kt2018: 0.815 kt2019: 1.4 kt2020: 3.6 kt2021: 6.4 kt2022: 6.6 kt2023: 6.6 kt2024: 4.3 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Southern Europe stood at 4.33 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 34.8% on the previous year and up 685.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Southern Europe peaked at 19.33 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.5507 kt, in 2014.

That places Southern Europe 22nd 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 Southern Europe, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CH4) in Southern Europe, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 5.46 kt
1991 5.46 kt +0.0%
1992 5.46 kt +0.0%
1993 5.46 kt +0.0%
1994 5.46 kt +0.0%
1995 5.46 kt +0.0%
1996 9.45 kt +73.2%
1997 13.36 kt +41.4%
1998 19.33 kt +44.7%
1999 8.01 kt -58.6%
2000 16.71 kt +108.7%
2001 0.7998 kt -95.2%
2002 1.38 kt +72.0%
2003 10.83 kt +687.1%
2004 1.47 kt -86.5%
2005 8.95 kt +510.9%
2006 4.59 kt -48.8%
2007 6.43 kt +40.2%
2008 1.24 kt -80.7%
2009 1.25 kt +1.0%
2010 1.77 kt +41.3%
2011 2.66 kt +50.3%
2012 4.4 kt +65.3%
2013 1.71 kt -61.2%
2014 0.5507 kt -67.7%
2015 1.49 kt +170.6%
2016 3.83 kt +157.0%
2017 14.05 kt +266.8%
2018 0.8145 kt -94.2%
2019 1.35 kt +66.1%
2020 3.62 kt +167.9%
2021 6.35 kt +75.2%
2022 6.57 kt +3.5%
2023 6.64 kt +1.0%
2024 4.33 kt -34.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.29 kt 5.46 kt 19.33 kt 10
2000s 5.36 kt 0.7998 kt 16.71 kt 10
2010s 3.26 kt 0.5507 kt 14.05 kt 10
2020s 5.5 kt 3.62 kt 6.64 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Europe

  1. 19 South Africa 7.92 kt compare
  2. 20 Madagascar 7.47 kt compare
  3. 21 Nepal 4.63 kt compare
  4. 22 Portugal 3.61 kt compare
  5. 23 Ukraine 3.44 kt compare
  6. 24 Brazil 2.73 kt compare
  7. 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 Southern Europe?
Other forest — emissions in Southern Europe was 4.33 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 19.33 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5507 kt in 2014.
How does Southern Europe rank for other forest — emissions?
Southern Europe ranks 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Southern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 685.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Europe 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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