Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Europe
Europe: Savanna — Emissions (CH4) was 27.79 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Savanna — Emissions in Europe, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for savanna — emissions in Europe is 27.79 kt, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Europe peaked at 64.96 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.9921 kt, in 1997.
That places Europe 13th 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.
Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Europe, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 28.25 kt | — |
| 1991 | 28.25 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 28.11 kt | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 28.11 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 28.11 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 28.11 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.42 kt | -87.8% |
| 1997 | 0.9921 kt | -71.0% |
| 1998 | 1.99 kt | +100.7% |
| 1999 | 1.21 kt | -39.3% |
| 2000 | 1.26 kt | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 23.94 kt | +1801.7% |
| 2002 | 39.34 kt | +64.3% |
| 2003 | 64.96 kt | +65.1% |
| 2004 | 17.48 kt | -73.1% |
| 2005 | 27.61 kt | +58.0% |
| 2006 | 26.27 kt | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 19.88 kt | -24.3% |
| 2008 | 58.31 kt | +193.3% |
| 2009 | 29.06 kt | -50.2% |
| 2010 | 21.9 kt | -24.6% |
| 2011 | 36.15 kt | +65.1% |
| 2012 | 36.28 kt | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 24.62 kt | -32.1% |
| 2014 | 58.82 kt | +138.9% |
| 2015 | 21.93 kt | -62.7% |
| 2016 | 26.7 kt | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 21.7 kt | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 46.89 kt | +116.1% |
| 2019 | 34.47 kt | -26.5% |
| 2020 | 38.22 kt | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 51.98 kt | +36.0% |
| 2022 | 24.79 kt | -52.3% |
| 2023 | 28.11 kt | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 27.79 kt | -1.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +1801.7% | 1.26 kt | 23.94 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.65 kt | 0.9921 kt | 28.25 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.81 kt | 1.26 kt | 64.96 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.95 kt | 21.7 kt | 58.82 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.18 kt | 24.79 kt | 51.98 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 10 Australia and New Zealand 41.85 kt compare
- 10 Melanesia 1.13 kt compare
- 11 Australia 41.85 kt compare
- 11 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.8806 kt compare
- 12 Ethiopia 37.2 kt compare
- 12 Türkiye 0.092 kt compare
- 13 Congo 26.03 kt compare
- 13 Timor-Leste 0.026 kt compare
- 14 Russian Federation 25.99 kt compare
- 14 Syrian Arab Republic 0.0079 kt compare
- 15 Ghana 18.97 kt compare
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0.0027 kt compare
- 16 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0.0008 kt compare
- 16 Paraguay 18.71 kt compare
More climate change data for Europe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.60 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 471,113 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 102,735 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 368,378 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 387.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13,156 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 121,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110,533 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 417.1 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is savanna — emissions in Europe?
- Savanna — emissions in Europe was 27.79 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 64.96 kt in 2003.
- What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9921 kt in 1997.
- How does Europe rank for savanna — emissions?
- Europe ranks 13th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.