Savanna — Emissions in Senegal

Senegal: Savanna — Emissions was 4.19 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.19 kt
Change on year
up 56.6%
World rank
29th
of 216 countries
All-time high
30.6 kt
in 2000
All-time low
2.02 kt
in 2003
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Senegal, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 8.2 kt1991: 8.2 kt1992: 8.2 kt1993: 8.2 kt1994: 8.2 kt1995: 8.2 kt1996: 27.4 kt1997: 25.4 kt1998: 23.5 kt1999: 24.9 kt2000: 30.6 kt2001: 5 kt2002: 4.5 kt2003: 2 kt2004: 3.9 kt2005: 4.3 kt2006: 5.6 kt2007: 5.5 kt2008: 4.2 kt2009: 4.2 kt2010: 4.3 kt2011: 4.2 kt2012: 5.3 kt2013: 4.8 kt2014: 6.1 kt2015: 4.6 kt2016: 4.5 kt2017: 5.7 kt2018: 4.7 kt2019: 4.9 kt2020: 5.1 kt2021: 4.3 kt2022: 2.9 kt2023: 2.7 kt2024: 4.2 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Senegal stood at 4.19 kt.

The figure is up 56.6% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Senegal peaked at 30.6 kt in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.02 kt, in 2003.

Senegal ranks 29th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.06 kt 8.24 kt 27.38 kt 10
2000s 6.97 kt 2.02 kt 30.6 kt 10
2010s 4.92 kt 4.24 kt 6.12 kt 10
2020s 3.82 kt 2.67 kt 5.09 kt 5

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 26 Madagascar 4.99 kt compare
  2. 27 Myanmar 4.41 kt compare
  3. 28 Guinea-Bissau 4.33 kt compare
  4. 30 Sudan 3.8 kt compare
  5. 31 Chad 3.62 kt compare
  6. 32 Togo 3.15 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Senegal?
Savanna — emissions in Senegal was 4.19 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 30.6 kt in 2000.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 2.02 kt in 2003.
How does Senegal rank for savanna — emissions?
Senegal ranks 29th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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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