Savanna — Emissions in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Savanna — Emissions was 3.2 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.2 kt
Change on year
up 24.7%
Rank
22nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
5.19 kt
in 2009
All-time low
0.1939 kt
in 1996
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Southern Asia, 1990–2024

0123451990200720241990: 2.5 kt1991: 2.5 kt1992: 2.5 kt1993: 2.5 kt1994: 2.5 kt1995: 2.5 kt1996: 0.194 kt1997: 0.276 kt1998: 0.329 kt1999: 0.652 kt2000: 0.344 kt2001: 1.9 kt2002: 2 kt2003: 3.7 kt2004: 4.3 kt2005: 2.6 kt2006: 1.6 kt2007: 2.7 kt2008: 2.3 kt2009: 5.2 kt2010: 3 kt2011: 2.7 kt2012: 4.8 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 2.1 kt2015: 1.6 kt2016: 3.5 kt2017: 3.3 kt2018: 4.2 kt2019: 2.1 kt2020: 0.988 kt2021: 5.1 kt2022: 3.8 kt2023: 2.6 kt2024: 3.2 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Southern Asia stood at 3.2 kt.

That represents a change of up 24.7% on the previous year and up 52.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Southern Asia peaked at 5.19 kt in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.1939 kt, in 1996.

That places Southern Asia 22nd 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 in Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Southern Asia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 2.51 kt
1991 2.51 kt +0.0%
1992 2.51 kt +0.0%
1993 2.51 kt +0.0%
1994 2.51 kt +0.0%
1995 2.51 kt +0.0%
1996 0.1939 kt -92.3%
1997 0.2759 kt +42.3%
1998 0.3294 kt +19.4%
1999 0.6523 kt +98.0%
2000 0.3438 kt -47.3%
2001 1.86 kt +442.2%
2002 1.96 kt +5.0%
2003 3.73 kt +90.8%
2004 4.33 kt +16.0%
2005 2.63 kt -39.3%
2006 1.58 kt -40.0%
2007 2.7 kt +70.9%
2008 2.29 kt -15.2%
2009 5.19 kt +127.0%
2010 3.02 kt -41.8%
2011 2.69 kt -10.7%
2012 4.78 kt +77.3%
2013 1.9 kt -60.2%
2014 2.1 kt +10.3%
2015 1.6 kt -23.6%
2016 3.52 kt +119.9%
2017 3.3 kt -6.2%
2018 4.2 kt +27.3%
2019 2.06 kt -51.1%
2020 0.9883 kt -51.9%
2021 5.05 kt +411.1%
2022 3.83 kt -24.3%
2023 2.57 kt -32.8%
2024 3.2 kt +24.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.65 kt 0.1939 kt 2.51 kt 10
2000s 2.66 kt 0.3438 kt 5.19 kt 10
2010s 2.92 kt 1.6 kt 4.78 kt 10
2020s 3.13 kt 0.9883 kt 5.05 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 19 Colombia 15.14 kt compare
  2. 20 Canada 14.33 kt compare
  3. 21 Nigeria 12.08 kt compare
  4. 22 Uganda 10.42 kt compare
  5. 23 Argentina 9.22 kt compare
  6. 24 Sierra Leone 8.11 kt compare
  7. 25 Mexico 7.25 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Southern Asia?
Savanna — emissions in Southern Asia was 3.2 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 5.19 kt in 2009.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1939 kt in 1996.
How does Southern Asia rank for savanna — emissions?
Southern Asia ranks 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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