Savanna — Emissions in China, mainland

China, mainland: Savanna — Emissions was 0.7514 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.7514 kt
Change on year
down 64.7%
World rank
48th
of 221 countries
All-time high
8.13 kt
in 2003
All-time low
0.0996 kt
in 1996
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in China, mainland, 1990–2024

024681990200720241990: 2.3 kt1991: 2.3 kt1992: 2.3 kt1993: 2.3 kt1994: 2.3 kt1995: 2.3 kt1996: 0.1 kt1997: 0.139 kt1998: 0.228 kt1999: 0.207 kt2000: 0.198 kt2001: 1.4 kt2002: 1.6 kt2003: 8.1 kt2004: 5.2 kt2005: 3.3 kt2006: 2.4 kt2007: 3.8 kt2008: 6.1 kt2009: 4.5 kt2010: 5.9 kt2011: 2.9 kt2012: 1.6 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 2.8 kt2015: 2 kt2016: 2 kt2017: 1.6 kt2018: 1.7 kt2019: 1.4 kt2020: 1 kt2021: 0.884 kt2022: 0.932 kt2023: 2.1 kt2024: 0.751 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in China, mainland stood at 0.7514 kt.

That represents a change of down 64.7% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in China, mainland peaked at 8.13 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0996 kt, in 1996.

China, mainland ranks 48th of 221 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Savanna — Emissions in China, mainland, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in China, mainland, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 2.3 kt
1991 2.3 kt +0.0%
1992 2.3 kt +0.0%
1993 2.3 kt +0.0%
1994 2.3 kt +0.0%
1995 2.3 kt +0.0%
1996 0.0996 kt -95.7%
1997 0.1387 kt +39.3%
1998 0.2283 kt +64.6%
1999 0.2066 kt -9.5%
2000 0.1976 kt -4.4%
2001 1.39 kt +604.0%
2002 1.57 kt +12.9%
2003 8.13 kt +417.4%
2004 5.17 kt -36.4%
2005 3.34 kt -35.4%
2006 2.38 kt -28.6%
2007 3.83 kt +60.6%
2008 6.14 kt +60.4%
2009 4.47 kt -27.1%
2010 5.87 kt +31.1%
2011 2.89 kt -50.7%
2012 1.56 kt -46.2%
2013 1.86 kt +19.5%
2014 2.77 kt +49.0%
2015 2.01 kt -27.5%
2016 1.97 kt -2.1%
2017 1.63 kt -17.0%
2018 1.68 kt +3.1%
2019 1.44 kt -14.5%
2020 1.05 kt -27.3%
2021 0.8844 kt -15.6%
2022 0.9322 kt +5.4%
2023 2.13 kt +128.2%
2024 0.7514 kt -64.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.45 kt 0.0996 kt 2.3 kt 10
2000s 3.66 kt 0.1976 kt 8.13 kt 10
2010s 2.37 kt 1.44 kt 5.87 kt 10
2020s 1.15 kt 0.7514 kt 2.13 kt 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 45 Philippines 0.9667 kt compare
  2. 46 Ukraine 0.9165 kt compare
  3. 47 China 0.7532 kt compare
  4. 49 Cuba 0.7505 kt compare
  5. 50 Nepal 0.7049 kt compare
  6. 51 Ecuador 0.6083 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in China, mainland?
Savanna — emissions in China, mainland was 0.7514 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 8.13 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0996 kt in 1996.
How does China, mainland rank for savanna — emissions?
China, mainland ranks 48th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland 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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