Other forest — Emissions in Congo

Congo: Other forest — Emissions was 8.69 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.69 kt
World rank
73rd
of 146 countries
All-time high
71.23 kt
in 2006
All-time low
0 kt
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Congo, 2001–2024

0204060802001201220242001: 0 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 0 kt2004: 0 kt2005: 5.2 kt2006: 71.2 kt2007: 0 kt2008: 48.6 kt2009: 0 kt2010: 8.7 kt2011: 5.2 kt2012: 0 kt2013: 24.3 kt2014: 0 kt2015: 33 kt2016: 0 kt2017: 6.9 kt2018: 0 kt2019: 22.6 kt2020: 34.7 kt2021: 3.5 kt2022: 19.1 kt2023: 0 kt2024: 8.7 kt

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

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CO2) in Congo, 2001 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 70 Hungary 14 kt compare
  2. 71 Tunisia 13.97 kt compare
  3. 72 Croatia 12.24 kt compare
  4. 74 Kenya 8.69 kt compare
  5. 75 Czechia 7 kt compare
  6. 76 Montenegro 6.99 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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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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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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