Other forest — Emissions in New Zealand

New Zealand: Other forest — Emissions was 52.39 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
52.39 kt
Change on year
up 114.2%
World rank
58th
of 146 countries
All-time high
127.56 kt
in 2019
All-time low
0 kt
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in New Zealand, 2001–2024

0501001502001201220242001: 34.9 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 17.5 kt2004: 3.5 kt2005: 0 kt2006: 3.5 kt2007: 78.6 kt2008: 22.7 kt2009: 10.5 kt2010: 10.5 kt2011: 1.7 kt2012: 21 kt2013: 21 kt2014: 0 kt2015: 0 kt2016: 0 kt2017: 35 kt2018: 0 kt2019: 127.6 kt2020: 52.4 kt2021: 29.7 kt2022: 14 kt2023: 24.5 kt2024: 52.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, other forest — emissions in New Zealand stood at 52.39 kt.

The figure is up 114.2% on the previous year and down 58.9% over five years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in New Zealand peaked at 127.56 kt in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2002.

That places New Zealand 58th out of 146 countries 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 New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CO2) in New Zealand, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 34.93 kt
2002 0 kt -100.0%
2003 17.49 kt
2004 3.49 kt -80.0%
2005 0 kt -100.0%
2006 3.5 kt
2007 78.6 kt +2146.4%
2008 22.74 kt -71.1%
2009 10.5 kt -53.8%
2010 10.5 kt -0.0%
2011 1.75 kt -83.3%
2012 20.96 kt +1098.3%
2013 20.96 kt -0.0%
2014 0 kt -100.0%
2015 0 kt
2016 0 kt
2017 34.97 kt
2018 0 kt -100.0%
2019 127.56 kt
2020 52.43 kt -58.9%
2021 29.66 kt -43.4%
2022 13.97 kt -52.9%
2023 24.46 kt +75.0%
2024 52.39 kt +114.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.03 kt 0 kt 78.6 kt 9
2010s 21.67 kt 0 kt 127.56 kt 10
2020s 34.58 kt 13.97 kt 52.43 kt 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 55 Greece 54.14 kt compare
  2. 56 Uganda 53.86 kt compare
  3. 57 Spain 52.43 kt compare
  4. 59 Equatorial Guinea 45.17 kt compare
  5. 60 Dominican Republic 38.27 kt compare
  6. 61 Mongolia 32.77 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in New Zealand?
Other forest — emissions in New Zealand was 52.39 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 127.56 kt in 2019.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2002.
How does New Zealand rank for other forest — emissions?
New Zealand ranks 58th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this New Zealand 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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