Other forest — Emissions in OECD

OECD: Other forest — Emissions was 119,220 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
119,220 kt
Change on year
down 55.2%
World rank
2nd
of 160 countries
All-time high
334,786 kt
in 2019
All-time low
45,772 kt
in 2010
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in OECD, 2001–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2001201220242001: 55.9k kt2002: 101.9k kt2003: 162.3k kt2004: 49.6k kt2005: 61.3k kt2006: 123.0k kt2007: 82.7k kt2008: 59.8k kt2009: 81.3k kt2010: 45.8k kt2011: 72.2k kt2012: 78.0k kt2013: 102.9k kt2014: 65.3k kt2015: 110.2k kt2016: 73.2k kt2017: 121.0k kt2018: 110.4k kt2019: 334.8k kt2020: 248.5k kt2021: 124.0k kt2022: 71.1k kt2023: 266.3k kt2024: 119.2k kt

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

Analysis

OECD recorded 119,220 kt for other forest — emissions in 2024.

That represents a change of down 55.2% on the previous year and up 82.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in OECD peaked at 334,786 kt in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45,772 kt, in 2010.

That places OECD 2nd out of 160 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 86,413 kt 49,553 kt 162,310 kt 9
2010s 111,385 kt 45,772 kt 334,786 kt 10
2020s 165,831 kt 71,131 kt 266,321 kt 5

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 1 Mozambique 134,271 kt compare
  2. 3 Russian Federation 49,472 kt compare
  3. 4 Canada 49,170 kt compare
  4. 5 Mexico 31,067 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in OECD?
Other forest — emissions in OECD was 119,220 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 334,786 kt in 2019.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was 45,772 kt in 2010.
How does OECD rank for other forest — emissions?
OECD ranks 2nd out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD 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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