Other forest — Emissions in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Other forest — Emissions was 5,866 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,866 kt
Change on year
up 305.1%
Rank
20th
of 31 groups
All-time high
8,109 kt
in 2007
All-time low
1,000 kt
in 2022
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Other forest — Emissions in Southern Africa, 2001–2024

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 1.9k kt2002: 1.6k kt2003: 3.9k kt2004: 1.7k kt2005: 5.6k kt2006: 1.4k kt2007: 8.1k kt2008: 5.0k kt2009: 2.0k kt2010: 3.2k kt2011: 2.6k kt2012: 2.8k kt2013: 2.8k kt2014: 3.6k kt2015: 1.7k kt2016: 2.2k kt2017: 2.9k kt2018: 7.0k kt2019: 3.5k kt2020: 2.8k kt2021: 2.0k kt2022: 1.0k kt2023: 1.4k kt2024: 5.9k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for other forest — emissions in Southern Africa is 5,866 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 305.1% on the previous year and up 62.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other forest — emissions in Southern Africa peaked at 8,109 kt in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1,000 kt, in 2022.

That places Southern Africa 20th out of 31 groups 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 Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Other forest — Emissions (CO2) in Southern Africa, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,854 kt
2002 1,603 kt -13.5%
2003 3,903 kt +143.4%
2004 1,708 kt -56.2%
2005 5,591 kt +227.4%
2006 1,390 kt -75.1%
2007 8,109 kt +483.2%
2008 4,955 kt -38.9%
2009 2,022 kt -59.2%
2010 3,157 kt +56.1%
2011 2,582 kt -18.2%
2012 2,834 kt +9.8%
2013 2,750 kt -3.0%
2014 3,609 kt +31.2%
2015 1,748 kt -51.6%
2016 2,195 kt +25.6%
2017 2,891 kt +31.7%
2018 6,976 kt +141.3%
2019 3,539 kt -49.3%
2020 2,760 kt -22.0%
2021 2,008 kt -27.3%
2022 1,000 kt -50.2%
2023 1,448 kt +44.8%
2024 5,866 kt +305.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,459 kt 1,390 kt 8,109 kt 9
2010s 3,228 kt 1,748 kt 6,976 kt 10
2020s 2,616 kt 1,000 kt 5,866 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 18 Angola 6,855 kt compare
  2. 19 South Africa 5,556 kt compare
  3. 20 Madagascar 5,236 kt compare
  4. 21 Nepal 3,250 kt compare
  5. 22 Portugal 2,535 kt compare
  6. 23 Ukraine 2,415 kt compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other forest — emissions in Southern Africa?
Other forest — emissions in Southern Africa was 5,866 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8,109 kt in 2007.
What is the lowest other forest — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,000 kt in 2022.
How does Southern Africa rank for other forest — emissions?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is other forest — emissions rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa 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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