Other forest — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Other forest — Emissions was 857.93 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
857.93 kt
Change on year
up 761.2%
World rank
10th
of 18 countries
All-time high
5,820 kt
in 2004
All-time low
6.99 kt
in 2021
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k2001201220242001: 1.2k kt2002: 242.8 kt2003: 384.3 kt2004: 5.8k kt2005: 1.6k kt2006: 564.3 kt2007: 125.8 kt2008: 933.1 kt2009: 3.7k kt2010: 265.5 kt2011: 1.8k kt2012: 386 kt2013: 417.5 kt2014: 5.4k kt2015: 1.3k kt2016: 62.9 kt2017: 375.7 kt2018: 1.3k kt2019: 1.2k kt2020: 40.2 kt2021: 7 kt2022: 12.2 kt2023: 99.6 kt2024: 857.9 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea is 857.93 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 761.2% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea peaked at 5,820 kt in 2004 and was at its lowest, 6.99 kt, in 2021.

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

Other forest — Emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CO2) in Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,184 kt
2002 242.76 kt -79.5%
2003 384.26 kt +58.3%
2004 5,820 kt +1414.6%
2005 1,570 kt -73.0%
2006 564.28 kt -64.1%
2007 125.78 kt -77.7%
2008 933.06 kt +641.8%
2009 3,732 kt +300.0%
2010 265.46 kt -92.9%
2011 1,829 kt +588.9%
2012 386 kt -78.9%
2013 417.54 kt +8.2%
2014 5,379 kt +1188.4%
2015 1,254 kt -76.7%
2016 62.88 kt -95.0%
2017 375.73 kt +497.5%
2018 1,287 kt +242.6%
2019 1,205 kt -6.4%
2020 40.17 kt -96.7%
2021 6.99 kt -82.6%
2022 12.22 kt +74.9%
2023 99.62 kt +714.9%
2024 857.93 kt +761.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,617 kt 125.78 kt 5,820 kt 9
2010s 1,246 kt 62.88 kt 5,379 kt 10
2020s 203.39 kt 6.99 kt 857.93 kt 5

Countries ranked near Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  1. 7 Myanmar 23,842 kt compare
  2. 7 Viet Nam 4,031 kt compare
  3. 8 Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,935 kt compare
  4. 8 Zambia 22,171 kt compare
  5. 9 Cambodia 12,867 kt compare
  6. 9 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,805 kt compare
  7. 10 Thailand 11,066 kt compare
  8. 11 Ethiopia 10,132 kt compare
  9. 12 Paraguay 10,080 kt compare
  10. 12 Türkiye 223.57 kt compare
  11. 13 Central African Republic 9,966 kt compare
  12. 13 Melanesia 93.83 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Other forest — emissions in Democratic People's Republic of Korea was 857.93 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 5,820 kt in 2004.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 6.99 kt in 2021.
How does Democratic People's Republic of Korea rank for other forest — emissions?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea ranks 10th out of 18 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic People's Republic of Korea 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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