Savanna — Emissions in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Savanna — Emissions was 2.84 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.84 kt
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
34th
of 216 countries
All-time high
49.25 kt
in 1996
All-time low
1.38 kt
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024

010203040501990200720241990: 12.6 kt1991: 12.6 kt1992: 12.6 kt1993: 12.6 kt1994: 12.6 kt1995: 12.6 kt1996: 49.2 kt1997: 45.8 kt1998: 48.4 kt1999: 45.8 kt2000: 30.9 kt2001: 9.6 kt2002: 7.8 kt2003: 7.1 kt2004: 6.3 kt2005: 4.7 kt2006: 4.1 kt2007: 5.7 kt2008: 5.6 kt2009: 6 kt2010: 8.4 kt2011: 8.1 kt2012: 8.6 kt2013: 6.6 kt2014: 7.5 kt2015: 9.1 kt2016: 5.9 kt2017: 5.9 kt2018: 6.7 kt2019: 5.9 kt2020: 1.4 kt2021: 2.3 kt2022: 4.7 kt2023: 3.3 kt2024: 2.8 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Zimbabwe stood at 2.84 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 62.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Zimbabwe peaked at 49.25 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.38 kt, in 2020.

Zimbabwe ranks 34th 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 26.46 kt 12.56 kt 49.25 kt 10
2000s 8.78 kt 4.13 kt 30.87 kt 10
2010s 7.28 kt 5.88 kt 9.07 kt 10
2020s 2.9 kt 1.38 kt 4.74 kt 5

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 31 Chad 3.62 kt compare
  2. 32 Togo 3.15 kt compare
  3. 33 South Africa 2.97 kt compare
  4. 35 Anguilla, United Kingdom-British Overseas Territory 0 kt compare
  5. 35 Cook Islands 0 kt compare
  6. 35 Malawi 2.77 kt compare
  7. 35 Mayotte 0 kt compare
  8. 35 Montserrat, United Kingdom-British Overseas Territory 0 kt compare
  9. 35 Niue 0 kt compare
  10. 35 Tokelau 0 kt compare
  11. 36 Nicaragua 2.6 kt compare
  12. 37 India 2.38 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Zimbabwe?
Savanna — emissions in Zimbabwe was 2.84 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 49.25 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 1.38 kt in 2020.
How does Zimbabwe rank for savanna — emissions?
Zimbabwe ranks 34th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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