Other forest — Emissions in Colombia

Colombia: Other forest — Emissions was 342.28 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
342.28 kt
Change on year
up 152.5%
World rank
35th
of 147 countries
All-time high
1,116 kt
in 2007
All-time low
20.85 kt
in 2017
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Colombia, 2001–2024

02505007501.0k2001201220242001: 396.2 kt2002: 67.8 kt2003: 477.9 kt2004: 635.9 kt2005: 126.9 kt2006: 186 kt2007: 1.1k kt2008: 85.2 kt2009: 104.3 kt2010: 297.1 kt2011: 33 kt2012: 467.4 kt2013: 165.1 kt2014: 330.2 kt2015: 305.8 kt2016: 177.2 kt2017: 20.9 kt2018: 213.8 kt2019: 311.1 kt2020: 338.9 kt2021: 100.8 kt2022: 173.8 kt2023: 135.5 kt2024: 342.3 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in Colombia stood at 342.28 kt.

That represents a change of up 152.5% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Colombia peaked at 1,116 kt in 2007 and was at its lowest, 20.85 kt, in 2017.

Colombia ranks 35th of 147 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 355.06 kt 67.77 kt 1,116 kt 9
2010s 232.16 kt 20.85 kt 467.36 kt 10
2020s 218.26 kt 100.79 kt 342.28 kt 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 32 Malawi 620.59 kt compare
  2. 33 Ecuador 555.96 kt compare
  3. 34 South Sudan, Republic of 439.63 kt compare
  4. 36 Eswatini, Kingdom of 290.89 kt compare
  5. 37 Romania 218.62 kt compare
  6. 38 Pakistan 211.08 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Colombia?
Other forest — emissions in Colombia was 342.28 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 1,116 kt in 2007.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 20.85 kt in 2017.
How does Colombia rank for other forest — emissions?
Colombia ranks 35th out of 147 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
195 places, 4,572 data points, 2001–2024
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