Savanna — Emissions in Brazil

Brazil: Savanna — Emissions was 148.62 kt in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
148.62 kt
Change on year
up 80.9%
World rank
7th
of 216 countries
All-time high
283.4 kt
in 2010
All-time low
55.86 kt
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Brazil, 1990–2024

501001502002503001990200720241990: 130.9 kt1991: 130.9 kt1992: 130.9 kt1993: 130.9 kt1994: 130.9 kt1995: 130.9 kt1996: 96.7 kt1997: 101 kt1998: 170.4 kt1999: 126.8 kt2000: 55.9 kt2001: 119.1 kt2002: 185.4 kt2003: 108.2 kt2004: 142.2 kt2005: 168.2 kt2006: 77 kt2007: 282.1 kt2008: 110 kt2009: 58 kt2010: 283.4 kt2011: 100.6 kt2012: 206.8 kt2013: 70.5 kt2014: 125.1 kt2015: 150.8 kt2016: 112.2 kt2017: 157.3 kt2018: 56 kt2019: 149.3 kt2020: 147.9 kt2021: 115.5 kt2022: 87.5 kt2023: 82.1 kt2024: 148.6 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Brazil stood at 148.62 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 80.9% on the previous year and up 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Brazil peaked at 283.4 kt in 2010 and was at its lowest, 55.86 kt, in 2000.

That places Brazil 7th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 128.01 kt 96.73 kt 170.38 kt 10
2000s 130.61 kt 55.86 kt 282.14 kt 10
2010s 141.19 kt 56.01 kt 283.4 kt 10
2020s 116.34 kt 82.14 kt 148.62 kt 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 4 Zambia 191.68 kt compare
  2. 5 Mozambique 176.83 kt compare
  3. 6 Central African Republic 153.84 kt compare
  4. 8 OECD 67.52 kt compare
  5. 9 Guinea 43.44 kt compare
  6. 10 Australia and New Zealand 41.85 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Brazil?
Savanna — emissions in Brazil was 148.62 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 283.4 kt in 2010.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 55.86 kt in 2000.
How does Brazil rank for savanna — emissions?
Brazil ranks 7th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Savanna — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 9,364 data points, 1990–2024
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