Savanna — Emissions in Kenya

Kenya: Savanna — Emissions was 0.3936 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3936 kt
Change on year
up 332.5%
World rank
57th
of 216 countries
All-time high
3.12 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.091 kt
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Kenya, 1990–2024

01231990200720241990: 0.743 kt1991: 0.743 kt1992: 0.743 kt1993: 0.743 kt1994: 0.743 kt1995: 0.743 kt1996: 1.5 kt1997: 1.6 kt1998: 3.1 kt1999: 1.6 kt2000: 1 kt2001: 0.412 kt2002: 0.555 kt2003: 1.3 kt2004: 0.524 kt2005: 0.945 kt2006: 0.241 kt2007: 1.2 kt2008: 1.2 kt2009: 0.514 kt2010: 0.51 kt2011: 0.323 kt2012: 0.302 kt2013: 0.246 kt2014: 0.414 kt2015: 0.658 kt2016: 0.269 kt2017: 0.125 kt2018: 0.208 kt2019: 0.778 kt2020: 0.843 kt2021: 0.249 kt2022: 0.359 kt2023: 0.091 kt2024: 0.394 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Kenya stood at 0.3936 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 332.5% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Kenya peaked at 3.12 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.091 kt, in 2023.

That places Kenya 57th out of 216 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.23 kt 0.7426 kt 3.12 kt 10
2000s 0.7945 kt 0.2414 kt 1.27 kt 10
2010s 0.3834 kt 0.1249 kt 0.7781 kt 10
2020s 0.3871 kt 0.091 kt 0.8433 kt 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 54 Guatemala 0.4787 kt compare
  2. 55 Burundi 0.4748 kt compare
  3. 56 Eswatini, Kingdom of 0.4712 kt compare
  4. 58 Portugal 0.3113 kt compare
  5. 59 Suriname 0.2077 kt compare
  6. 60 Rwanda 0.2059 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Kenya?
Savanna — emissions in Kenya was 0.3936 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 3.12 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.091 kt in 2023.
How does Kenya rank for savanna — emissions?
Kenya ranks 57th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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