Other forest — Emissions in Portugal

Portugal: Other forest — Emissions was 2,535 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,535 kt
Change on year
up 442.0%
World rank
22nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
7,561 kt
in 2017
All-time low
19.21 kt
in 2008
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Portugal, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 235.9 kt2002: 489.2 kt2003: 5.5k kt2004: 249.8 kt2005: 5.0k kt2006: 697 kt2007: 69.9 kt2008: 19.2 kt2009: 129.3 kt2010: 1.1k kt2011: 152 kt2012: 646.1 kt2013: 880.6 kt2014: 52.4 kt2015: 480.5 kt2016: 2.1k kt2017: 7.6k kt2018: 373.6 kt2019: 153.7 kt2020: 1.6k kt2021: 33.2 kt2022: 810.7 kt2023: 467.7 kt2024: 2.5k kt

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

Analysis

Portugal recorded 2,535 kt for other forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 442.0% on the previous year and up 4,735.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Portugal peaked at 7,561 kt in 2017 and was at its lowest, 19.21 kt, in 2008.

That places Portugal 22nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,382 kt 19.21 kt 5,526 kt 9
2010s 1,345 kt 52.42 kt 7,561 kt 10
2020s 1,096 kt 33.18 kt 2,535 kt 5

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 19 South Africa 5,556 kt compare
  2. 20 Madagascar 5,236 kt compare
  3. 21 Nepal 3,250 kt compare
  4. 23 Ukraine 2,415 kt compare
  5. 24 Brazil 1,916 kt compare
  6. 25 Zimbabwe 1,392 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Portugal?
Other forest — emissions in Portugal was 2,535 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 7,561 kt in 2017.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 19.21 kt in 2008.
How does Portugal rank for other forest — emissions?
Portugal ranks 22nd out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,735.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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