Savanna — Emissions in Canada

Canada: Savanna — Emissions was 14.33 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.33 kt
Change on year
down 67.1%
World rank
20th
of 216 countries
All-time high
43.59 kt
in 2023
All-time low
0.072 kt
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Canada, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 5.9 kt1991: 5.9 kt1992: 5.9 kt1993: 5.9 kt1994: 5.9 kt1995: 5.9 kt1996: 0.237 kt1997: 0.199 kt1998: 0.262 kt1999: 0.129 kt2000: 0.084 kt2001: 0.91 kt2002: 8.9 kt2003: 5.6 kt2004: 8.3 kt2005: 4.9 kt2006: 5.8 kt2007: 4.6 kt2008: 3.3 kt2009: 1.1 kt2010: 7.4 kt2011: 2.2 kt2012: 3.2 kt2013: 17.3 kt2014: 14 kt2015: 4.1 kt2016: 2.8 kt2017: 8.7 kt2018: 1.6 kt2019: 1.3 kt2020: 0.072 kt2021: 4 kt2022: 2.8 kt2023: 43.6 kt2024: 14.3 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Canada stood at 14.33 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.1% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Canada peaked at 43.59 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.072 kt, in 2020.

Canada ranks 20th of 216 countries on this measure, 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
1990s 3.63 kt 0.1293 kt 5.92 kt 10
2000s 4.35 kt 0.0837 kt 8.88 kt 10
2010s 6.25 kt 1.32 kt 17.29 kt 10
2020s 12.95 kt 0.072 kt 43.59 kt 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 17 Cambodia 16.64 kt compare
  2. 18 Cameroon 15.6 kt compare
  3. 19 Colombia 15.14 kt compare
  4. 21 Nigeria 12.08 kt compare
  5. 22 Uganda 10.42 kt compare
  6. 23 Argentina 9.22 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Canada?
Savanna — emissions in Canada was 14.33 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 43.59 kt in 2023.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0.072 kt in 2020.
How does Canada rank for savanna — emissions?
Canada ranks 20th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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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