Woody savanna — Emissions in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Woody savanna — Emissions was 161.58 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
161.58 kt
Change on year
up 10.7%
Rank
2nd
of 22 regions
All-time high
729.05 kt
in 1996
All-time low
121.87 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Middle Africa, 1990–2024

2004006008001990200720241990: 242.5 kt1991: 242.5 kt1992: 242.5 kt1993: 242.5 kt1994: 242.5 kt1995: 242.5 kt1996: 729 kt1997: 686.4 kt1998: 690.5 kt1999: 624.3 kt2000: 687.1 kt2001: 130 kt2002: 167.2 kt2003: 199 kt2004: 184.7 kt2005: 171.4 kt2006: 166.8 kt2007: 144 kt2008: 151.5 kt2009: 144.8 kt2010: 144.1 kt2011: 143.2 kt2012: 122 kt2013: 139.2 kt2014: 130.7 kt2015: 142.6 kt2016: 148.7 kt2017: 152.6 kt2018: 121.9 kt2019: 154.7 kt2020: 141.3 kt2021: 154.8 kt2022: 151.5 kt2023: 146 kt2024: 161.6 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Middle Africa stood at 161.58 kt.

That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Middle Africa peaked at 729.05 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 121.87 kt, in 2018.

That places Middle Africa 2nd out of 22 regions 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 Middle Africa, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Middle Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 242.47 kt
1991 242.47 kt +0.0%
1992 242.47 kt +0.0%
1993 242.47 kt +0.0%
1994 242.47 kt +0.0%
1995 242.47 kt +0.0%
1996 729.05 kt +200.7%
1997 686.41 kt -5.8%
1998 690.46 kt +0.6%
1999 624.26 kt -9.6%
2000 687.07 kt +10.1%
2001 130.01 kt -81.1%
2002 167.18 kt +28.6%
2003 199.02 kt +19.0%
2004 184.72 kt -7.2%
2005 171.35 kt -7.2%
2006 166.84 kt -2.6%
2007 144.01 kt -13.7%
2008 151.53 kt +5.2%
2009 144.82 kt -4.4%
2010 144.11 kt -0.5%
2011 143.24 kt -0.6%
2012 122.04 kt -14.8%
2013 139.16 kt +14.0%
2014 130.72 kt -6.1%
2015 142.59 kt +9.1%
2016 148.72 kt +4.3%
2017 152.64 kt +2.6%
2018 121.87 kt -20.2%
2019 154.67 kt +26.9%
2020 141.25 kt -8.7%
2021 154.8 kt +9.6%
2022 151.46 kt -2.2%
2023 145.95 kt -3.6%
2024 161.58 kt +10.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 418.5 kt 242.47 kt 729.05 kt 10
2000s 214.66 kt 130.01 kt 687.07 kt 10
2010s 139.98 kt 121.87 kt 154.67 kt 10
2020s 151.01 kt 141.25 kt 161.58 kt 5

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 1 Angola 68.98 kt compare
  2. 2 Zambia 45.52 kt compare
  3. 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 85.88 kt compare
  4. 3 OECD 28.52 kt compare
  5. 4 Russian Federation 26.16 kt compare
  6. 5 Brazil 20.63 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Middle Africa?
Woody savanna — emissions in Middle Africa was 161.58 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 729.05 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 121.87 kt in 2018.
How does Middle Africa rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Middle Africa ranks 2nd out of 22 regions with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle 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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