Woody savanna — Emissions in Madagascar

Madagascar: Woody savanna — Emissions was 1.56 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.56 kt
Change on year
up 145.7%
World rank
17th
of 220 countries
All-time high
9.32 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.2814 kt
in 2002
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Madagascar, 1990–2024

02468101990200720241990: 2.2 kt1991: 2.2 kt1992: 2.2 kt1993: 2.2 kt1994: 2.2 kt1995: 2.2 kt1996: 8.4 kt1997: 7.3 kt1998: 9.3 kt1999: 8.4 kt2000: 6.7 kt2001: 1 kt2002: 0.281 kt2003: 0.592 kt2004: 0.577 kt2005: 0.743 kt2006: 0.553 kt2007: 0.964 kt2008: 0.463 kt2009: 0.75 kt2010: 1.7 kt2011: 1.4 kt2012: 1.3 kt2013: 1.4 kt2014: 1.1 kt2015: 1.3 kt2016: 1.8 kt2017: 0.686 kt2018: 0.583 kt2019: 0.481 kt2020: 0.864 kt2021: 0.989 kt2022: 1.4 kt2023: 0.637 kt2024: 1.6 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Madagascar stood at 1.56 kt.

That represents a change of up 145.7% on the previous year and up 45.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Madagascar peaked at 9.32 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.2814 kt, in 2002.

That places Madagascar 17th out of 220 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Madagascar, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Madagascar, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 2.18 kt
1991 2.18 kt +0.0%
1992 2.18 kt +0.0%
1993 2.18 kt +0.0%
1994 2.18 kt +0.0%
1995 2.18 kt +0.0%
1996 8.37 kt +283.8%
1997 7.34 kt -12.3%
1998 9.32 kt +26.9%
1999 8.43 kt -9.5%
2000 6.66 kt -21.0%
2001 1.05 kt -84.3%
2002 0.2814 kt -73.1%
2003 0.5924 kt +110.5%
2004 0.5769 kt -2.6%
2005 0.7429 kt +28.8%
2006 0.5527 kt -25.6%
2007 0.9635 kt +74.3%
2008 0.4634 kt -51.9%
2009 0.75 kt +61.8%
2010 1.72 kt +129.7%
2011 1.38 kt -20.0%
2012 1.28 kt -7.2%
2013 1.35 kt +5.6%
2014 1.08 kt -20.3%
2015 1.3 kt +21.2%
2016 1.82 kt +39.6%
2017 0.6859 kt -62.3%
2018 0.5827 kt -15.0%
2019 0.481 kt -17.5%
2020 0.8636 kt +79.5%
2021 0.9886 kt +14.5%
2022 1.38 kt +39.6%
2023 0.6368 kt -53.9%
2024 1.56 kt +145.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.65 kt 2.18 kt 9.32 kt 10
2000s 1.26 kt 0.2814 kt 6.66 kt 10
2010s 1.17 kt 0.481 kt 1.82 kt 10
2020s 1.09 kt 0.6368 kt 1.56 kt 5

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 14 Thailand 2.37 kt compare
  2. 15 Cambodia 2.18 kt compare
  3. 16 India 1.67 kt compare
  4. 18 Gabon 1.47 kt compare
  5. 19 Honduras 1.41 kt compare
  6. 20 Guatemala 1.28 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Madagascar?
Woody savanna — emissions in Madagascar was 1.56 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 9.32 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2814 kt in 2002.
How does Madagascar rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Madagascar ranks 17th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 45.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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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