Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Woody savanna — Emissions was 70.39 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
70.39 kt
Change on year
up 20.2%
Rank
6th
of 31 groups
All-time high
403.19 kt
in 1998
All-time low
49.06 kt
in 2017
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Africa, 1990–2024

01002003004001990200720241990: 124.3 kt1991: 124.3 kt1992: 124.3 kt1993: 124.3 kt1994: 124.3 kt1995: 124.3 kt1996: 391.3 kt1997: 366.1 kt1998: 403.2 kt1999: 381.1 kt2000: 373.9 kt2001: 72.4 kt2002: 81.2 kt2003: 93.6 kt2004: 77.6 kt2005: 92.3 kt2006: 81.3 kt2007: 86.5 kt2008: 93.7 kt2009: 73.2 kt2010: 83.2 kt2011: 60.4 kt2012: 67.1 kt2013: 66.9 kt2014: 66 kt2015: 70.4 kt2016: 65.8 kt2017: 49.1 kt2018: 50.6 kt2019: 49.9 kt2020: 53.3 kt2021: 53.4 kt2022: 72.5 kt2023: 58.6 kt2024: 70.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Africa stood at 70.39 kt.

The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Africa peaked at 403.19 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 49.06 kt, in 2017.

That places Eastern Africa 6th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Eastern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 124.26 kt
1991 124.26 kt +0.0%
1992 124.26 kt +0.0%
1993 124.26 kt +0.0%
1994 124.26 kt +0.0%
1995 124.26 kt +0.0%
1996 391.27 kt +214.9%
1997 366.05 kt -6.4%
1998 403.19 kt +10.1%
1999 381.09 kt -5.5%
2000 373.86 kt -1.9%
2001 72.42 kt -80.6%
2002 81.17 kt +12.1%
2003 93.58 kt +15.3%
2004 77.64 kt -17.0%
2005 92.32 kt +18.9%
2006 81.29 kt -11.9%
2007 86.49 kt +6.4%
2008 93.72 kt +8.4%
2009 73.18 kt -21.9%
2010 83.22 kt +13.7%
2011 60.44 kt -27.4%
2012 67.12 kt +11.1%
2013 66.9 kt -0.3%
2014 65.99 kt -1.4%
2015 70.43 kt +6.7%
2016 65.75 kt -6.6%
2017 49.06 kt -25.4%
2018 50.63 kt +3.2%
2019 49.94 kt -1.4%
2020 53.32 kt +6.8%
2021 53.36 kt +0.1%
2022 72.51 kt +35.9%
2023 58.56 kt -19.2%
2024 70.39 kt +20.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 228.71 kt 124.26 kt 403.19 kt 10
2000s 112.57 kt 72.42 kt 373.86 kt 10
2010s 62.95 kt 49.06 kt 83.22 kt 10
2020s 61.63 kt 53.32 kt 72.51 kt 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 85.88 kt compare
  2. 3 OECD 28.52 kt compare
  3. 4 Russian Federation 26.16 kt compare
  4. 5 Brazil 20.63 kt compare
  5. 6 Mozambique 20.45 kt compare
  6. 7 Canada 16.87 kt compare
  7. 8 Mexico 6 kt compare
  8. 9 Myanmar 5.58 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Africa?
Woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Africa was 70.39 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 403.19 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 49.06 kt in 2017.
How does Eastern Africa rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Eastern Africa ranks 6th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 9,329 data points, 1990–2024
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