Other forest — Emissions in Congo
Congo: Other forest — Emissions was 8.69 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other forest — Emissions in Congo, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
Congo recorded 8.69 kt for other forest — emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 61.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Congo peaked at 71.23 kt in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2001.
Congo ranks 73rd of 146 countries 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 kt | — |
| 2002 | 0 kt | — |
| 2003 | 0 kt | — |
| 2004 | 0 kt | — |
| 2005 | 5.21 kt | — |
| 2006 | 71.23 kt | +1266.7% |
| 2007 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 48.65 kt | — |
| 2009 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 8.69 kt | — |
| 2011 | 5.21 kt | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 24.32 kt | — |
| 2014 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 33.01 kt | — |
| 2016 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 6.95 kt | — |
| 2018 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 22.59 kt | — |
| 2020 | 34.75 kt | +53.8% |
| 2021 | 3.47 kt | -90.0% |
| 2022 | 19.11 kt | +450.0% |
| 2023 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 8.69 kt | — |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 8.69 kt is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13.97 kt, 62% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Congo's 8.69 kt is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45.17 kt, 19% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.9 kt | 0 kt | 71.23 kt | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.08 kt | 0 kt | 33.01 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.2 kt | 0 kt | 34.75 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More climate change data for Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 226,333 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 278.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other forest — emissions in Congo?
- Other forest — emissions in Congo was 8.69 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 71.23 kt in 2006.
- What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2001.
- How does Congo rank for other forest — emissions?
- Congo ranks 73rd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Congo 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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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.