Woody savanna — Emissions in Liberia

Liberia: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.4064 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.4064 kt
Change on year
up 25.1%
World rank
35th
of 220 countries
All-time high
4 kt
in 2009
All-time low
0.002 kt
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Liberia, 1990–2024

012341990200720241990: 0.503 kt1991: 0.503 kt1992: 0.503 kt1993: 0.503 kt1994: 0.503 kt1995: 0.503 kt1996: 0.003 kt1997: 0.002 kt1998: 0.008 kt1999: 0.006 kt2000: 0.011 kt2001: 0.006 kt2002: 0.004 kt2003: 0.385 kt2004: 0.269 kt2005: 0.073 kt2006: 0.4 kt2007: 0.333 kt2008: 0.194 kt2009: 4 kt2010: 0.268 kt2011: 0.262 kt2012: 0.536 kt2013: 0.241 kt2014: 1.4 kt2015: 3.2 kt2016: 0.181 kt2017: 0.347 kt2018: 0.095 kt2019: 1.3 kt2020: 0.172 kt2021: 0.042 kt2022: 0.185 kt2023: 0.325 kt2024: 0.406 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Liberia stood at 0.4064 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.1% on the previous year and down 70.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Liberia peaked at 4 kt in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.002 kt, in 1997.

Liberia ranks 35th of 220 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Liberia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.5031 kt
1991 0.5031 kt +0.0%
1992 0.5031 kt +0.0%
1993 0.5031 kt +0.0%
1994 0.5031 kt +0.0%
1995 0.5031 kt +0.0%
1996 0.0032 kt -99.4%
1997 0.002 kt -37.5%
1998 0.0082 kt +310.0%
1999 0.0056 kt -31.7%
2000 0.0114 kt +103.6%
2001 0.0056 kt -50.9%
2002 0.0035 kt -37.5%
2003 0.3851 kt +10902.9%
2004 0.2687 kt -30.2%
2005 0.0729 kt -72.9%
2006 0.4003 kt +449.1%
2007 0.3332 kt -16.8%
2008 0.1935 kt -41.9%
2009 4 kt +1965.7%
2010 0.2679 kt -93.3%
2011 0.2622 kt -2.1%
2012 0.5362 kt +104.5%
2013 0.2415 kt -55.0%
2014 1.37 kt +466.3%
2015 3.18 kt +132.6%
2016 0.1809 kt -94.3%
2017 0.3469 kt +91.8%
2018 0.0954 kt -72.5%
2019 1.29 kt +1251.6%
2020 0.1723 kt -86.6%
2021 0.0419 kt -75.7%
2022 0.1847 kt +340.8%
2023 0.3248 kt +75.9%
2024 0.4064 kt +25.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3038 kt 0.002 kt 0.5031 kt 10
2000s 0.5671 kt 0.0035 kt 4 kt 10
2010s 0.777 kt 0.0954 kt 3.18 kt 10
2020s 0.226 kt 0.0419 kt 0.4064 kt 5

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 32 Peru 0.4635 kt compare
  2. 33 Guinea 0.4295 kt compare
  3. 34 Indonesia 0.4078 kt compare
  4. 36 China 0.3707 kt compare
  5. 36 China, mainland 0.3707 kt compare
  6. 38 Malawi 0.3049 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Liberia?
Woody savanna — emissions in Liberia was 0.4064 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 4 kt in 2009.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.002 kt in 1997.
How does Liberia rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Liberia ranks 35th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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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