Savanna — Emissions in Africa
Africa: Savanna — Emissions was 154.43 kt in 2024. ▬ Flat
Savanna — Emissions in Africa, 1990–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 Sudan (former) 24.35 kt compare
- 2 Angola 24.25 kt compare
- 3 South Sudan 23.66 kt compare
- 4 Zambia 17.5 kt compare
- 5 Mozambique 16.15 kt compare
- 6 Central African Republic 14.05 kt compare
More climate change data for Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 778,093 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 263,963 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 514,131 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 996.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18,362 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 114,526 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,368 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 54,158 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 227.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,934 kt (2050)
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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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.