Savanna — Emissions in United States of America

United States of America: Savanna — Emissions was 3.25 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.25 kt
Change on year
up 49.3%
Rank
21st
of 31 groups
All-time high
10.03 kt
in 2004
All-time low
0.0947 kt
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in United States of America, 1990–2024

02468101990200720241990: 3.4 kt1991: 3.4 kt1992: 3.4 kt1993: 3.4 kt1994: 3.4 kt1995: 3.4 kt1996: 0.119 kt1997: 0.095 kt1998: 0.407 kt1999: 0.267 kt2000: 0.321 kt2001: 1.2 kt2002: 4.2 kt2003: 2.9 kt2004: 10 kt2005: 8.6 kt2006: 3.7 kt2007: 4.3 kt2008: 2.4 kt2009: 3.4 kt2010: 2.9 kt2011: 3.9 kt2012: 3.8 kt2013: 3.4 kt2014: 2.7 kt2015: 5.9 kt2016: 3 kt2017: 4.1 kt2018: 3.5 kt2019: 3.6 kt2020: 4.3 kt2021: 4.8 kt2022: 4.1 kt2023: 2.2 kt2024: 3.2 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in United States of America stood at 3.25 kt.

That represents a change of up 49.3% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in United States of America peaked at 10.03 kt in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0947 kt, in 1997.

United States of America ranks 21st of 31 groups on this measure, 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 United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (CH4) in United States of America, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 3.35 kt
1991 3.35 kt +0.0%
1992 3.35 kt +0.0%
1993 3.35 kt +0.0%
1994 3.35 kt +0.0%
1995 3.35 kt +0.0%
1996 0.1194 kt -96.4%
1997 0.0947 kt -20.7%
1998 0.4074 kt +330.2%
1999 0.267 kt -34.5%
2000 0.3206 kt +20.1%
2001 1.19 kt +270.0%
2002 4.19 kt +253.1%
2003 2.94 kt -29.9%
2004 10.03 kt +241.5%
2005 8.58 kt -14.5%
2006 3.69 kt -57.0%
2007 4.33 kt +17.5%
2008 2.38 kt -45.0%
2009 3.36 kt +40.9%
2010 2.94 kt -12.6%
2011 3.87 kt +31.8%
2012 3.84 kt -0.8%
2013 3.38 kt -12.1%
2014 2.74 kt -18.9%
2015 5.88 kt +114.6%
2016 2.97 kt -49.5%
2017 4.09 kt +37.7%
2018 3.46 kt -15.2%
2019 3.55 kt +2.5%
2020 4.33 kt +22.0%
2021 4.77 kt +10.2%
2022 4.1 kt -14.2%
2023 2.17 kt -46.9%
2024 3.25 kt +49.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.1 kt 0.0947 kt 3.35 kt 10
2000s 4.1 kt 0.3206 kt 10.03 kt 10
2010s 3.67 kt 2.74 kt 5.88 kt 10
2020s 3.73 kt 2.17 kt 4.77 kt 5

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 18 Cameroon 15.6 kt compare
  2. 19 Colombia 15.14 kt compare
  3. 20 Canada 14.33 kt compare
  4. 21 Nigeria 12.08 kt compare
  5. 22 Uganda 10.42 kt compare
  6. 23 Argentina 9.22 kt compare
  7. 24 Sierra Leone 8.11 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in United States of America?
Savanna — emissions in United States of America was 3.25 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 10.03 kt in 2004.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0947 kt in 1997.
How does United States of America rank for savanna — emissions?
United States of America ranks 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America 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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