Savanna — Emissions in Africa

Africa: Savanna — Emissions was 154.43 kt in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
154.43 kt
Change on year
up 9.7%
Rank
3rd
of 31 groups
All-time high
200.05 kt
in 2005
All-time low
140.41 kt
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Africa, 1990–2024

0501001502001990200720241990: 163.6 kt1991: 163.6 kt1992: 163.6 kt1993: 163.6 kt1994: 163.6 kt1995: 163.6 kt1996: 142.9 kt1997: 140.4 kt1998: 160.4 kt1999: 143 kt2000: 153 kt2001: 146.6 kt2002: 167.8 kt2003: 191.9 kt2004: 176.9 kt2005: 200.1 kt2006: 175.2 kt2007: 181.8 kt2008: 184.5 kt2009: 171.4 kt2010: 175.9 kt2011: 173.6 kt2012: 170.8 kt2013: 171.4 kt2014: 162.1 kt2015: 166.3 kt2016: 175.5 kt2017: 162.9 kt2018: 160.5 kt2019: 150.9 kt2020: 159.7 kt2021: 150.4 kt2022: 157.2 kt2023: 140.8 kt2024: 154.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Africa stood at 154.43 kt.

The figure is up 9.7% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Africa peaked at 200.05 kt in 2005 and was at its lowest, 140.41 kt, in 1997.

That places Africa 3rd out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Savanna — Emissions in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (N2O) in Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 163.62 kt
1991 163.62 kt +0.0%
1992 163.62 kt +0.0%
1993 163.62 kt +0.0%
1994 163.62 kt +0.0%
1995 163.62 kt +0.0%
1996 142.88 kt -12.7%
1997 140.41 kt -1.7%
1998 160.42 kt +14.2%
1999 142.99 kt -10.9%
2000 153.01 kt +7.0%
2001 146.62 kt -4.2%
2002 167.84 kt +14.5%
2003 191.88 kt +14.3%
2004 176.95 kt -7.8%
2005 200.05 kt +13.1%
2006 175.15 kt -12.4%
2007 181.79 kt +3.8%
2008 184.53 kt +1.5%
2009 171.38 kt -7.1%
2010 175.91 kt +2.6%
2011 173.61 kt -1.3%
2012 170.79 kt -1.6%
2013 171.43 kt +0.4%
2014 162.12 kt -5.4%
2015 166.34 kt +2.6%
2016 175.46 kt +5.5%
2017 162.87 kt -7.2%
2018 160.54 kt -1.4%
2019 150.94 kt -6.0%
2020 159.71 kt +5.8%
2021 150.45 kt -5.8%
2022 157.23 kt +4.5%
2023 140.84 kt -10.4%
2024 154.43 kt +9.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 156.84 kt 140.41 kt 163.62 kt 10
2000s 174.92 kt 146.62 kt 200.05 kt 10
2010s 167 kt 150.94 kt 175.91 kt 10
2020s 152.53 kt 140.84 kt 159.71 kt 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 1 Sudan (former) 24.35 kt compare
  2. 2 Angola 24.25 kt compare
  3. 3 South Sudan 23.66 kt compare
  4. 4 Zambia 17.5 kt compare
  5. 5 Mozambique 16.15 kt compare
  6. 6 Central African Republic 14.05 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Africa?
Savanna — emissions in Africa was 154.43 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 200.05 kt in 2005.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 140.41 kt in 1997.
How does Africa rank for savanna — emissions?
Africa ranks 3rd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Savanna — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Emissions (N2O)
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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