Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.3854 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3854 kt
Change on year
down 61.9%
Rank
23rd
of 31 groups
All-time high
6.47 kt
in 2008
All-time low
0.3327 kt
in 2021
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Asia, 1990–2024

02461990200720241990: 1.7 kt1991: 1.7 kt1992: 1.7 kt1993: 1.7 kt1994: 1.7 kt1995: 1.7 kt1996: 1.3 kt1997: 1.6 kt1998: 1.4 kt1999: 1.3 kt2000: 1.4 kt2001: 0.769 kt2002: 1.4 kt2003: 6 kt2004: 3.4 kt2005: 1.9 kt2006: 1.3 kt2007: 2.8 kt2008: 6.5 kt2009: 3.4 kt2010: 3.3 kt2011: 1.3 kt2012: 1.3 kt2013: 1.1 kt2014: 1.4 kt2015: 1.1 kt2016: 0.83 kt2017: 0.565 kt2018: 0.94 kt2019: 0.67 kt2020: 0.639 kt2021: 0.333 kt2022: 0.482 kt2023: 1 kt2024: 0.385 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Asia stood at 0.3854 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.9% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Asia peaked at 6.47 kt in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.3327 kt, in 2021.

That places Eastern Asia 23rd out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Eastern Asia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 1.72 kt
1991 1.72 kt +0.0%
1992 1.72 kt +0.0%
1993 1.72 kt +0.0%
1994 1.72 kt +0.0%
1995 1.72 kt +0.0%
1996 1.26 kt -26.8%
1997 1.55 kt +23.3%
1998 1.39 kt -10.3%
1999 1.35 kt -3.3%
2000 1.38 kt +2.2%
2001 0.7686 kt -44.1%
2002 1.43 kt +85.9%
2003 6.05 kt +323.1%
2004 3.42 kt -43.4%
2005 1.88 kt -45.1%
2006 1.25 kt -33.3%
2007 2.8 kt +123.3%
2008 6.47 kt +131.2%
2009 3.45 kt -46.7%
2010 3.27 kt -5.3%
2011 1.3 kt -60.3%
2012 1.32 kt +1.8%
2013 1.08 kt -17.9%
2014 1.42 kt +31.4%
2015 1.14 kt -20.1%
2016 0.83 kt -27.0%
2017 0.5647 kt -32.0%
2018 0.9402 kt +66.5%
2019 0.6699 kt -28.7%
2020 0.6393 kt -4.6%
2021 0.3327 kt -48.0%
2022 0.482 kt +44.9%
2023 1.01 kt +109.9%
2024 0.3854 kt -61.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.59 kt 1.26 kt 1.72 kt 10
2000s 2.89 kt 0.7686 kt 6.47 kt 10
2010s 1.25 kt 0.5647 kt 3.27 kt 10
2020s 0.5703 kt 0.3327 kt 1.01 kt 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 20 Guatemala 1.28 kt compare
  2. 21 Argentina 1.24 kt compare
  3. 22 Central African Republic 1.21 kt compare
  4. 23 Nepal 1.03 kt compare
  5. 24 Australia and New Zealand 1.02 kt compare
  6. 25 Australia 1.02 kt compare
  7. 26 South Africa 0.6533 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Asia?
Woody savanna — emissions in Eastern Asia was 0.3854 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 6.47 kt in 2008.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3327 kt in 2021.
How does Eastern Asia rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Eastern Asia ranks 23rd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Asia 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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