Woody savanna — Emissions in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.0037 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0037 kt
Change on year
down 95.8%
Rank
28th
of 31 groups
All-time high
135.59 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.0005 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Northern Africa, 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 0.172 kt1991: 0.172 kt1992: 0.172 kt1993: 0.172 kt1994: 0.172 kt1995: 0.172 kt1996: 99.1 kt1997: 103.1 kt1998: 135.6 kt1999: 125 kt2000: 118.9 kt2001: 0.066 kt2002: 0.087 kt2003: 0.145 kt2004: 0.211 kt2005: 0.095 kt2006: 0.052 kt2007: 0.184 kt2008: 0.137 kt2009: 0.038 kt2010: 0.093 kt2011: 0.173 kt2012: 0.138 kt2013: 0.014 kt2014: 0.027 kt2015: 0.005 kt2016: 0.034 kt2017: 0.118 kt2018: 0.001 kt2019: 0.051 kt2020: 0.107 kt2021: 0.096 kt2022: 0.089 kt2023: 0.088 kt2024: 0.004 kt

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

Analysis

Northern Africa recorded 0.0037 kt for woody savanna — emissions in 2024.

The figure is down 95.8% on the previous year and down 86.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Northern Africa peaked at 135.59 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0005 kt, in 2018.

That places Northern Africa 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Northern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.1723 kt
1991 0.1723 kt +0.0%
1992 0.1723 kt +0.0%
1993 0.1723 kt +0.0%
1994 0.1723 kt +0.0%
1995 0.1723 kt +0.0%
1996 99.11 kt +57419.0%
1997 103.09 kt +4.0%
1998 135.59 kt +31.5%
1999 124.96 kt -7.8%
2000 118.91 kt -4.8%
2001 0.0659 kt -99.9%
2002 0.0875 kt +32.8%
2003 0.1446 kt +65.3%
2004 0.211 kt +45.9%
2005 0.0951 kt -54.9%
2006 0.0521 kt -45.2%
2007 0.1845 kt +254.1%
2008 0.1369 kt -25.8%
2009 0.0377 kt -72.5%
2010 0.093 kt +146.7%
2011 0.1729 kt +85.9%
2012 0.1375 kt -20.5%
2013 0.0141 kt -89.7%
2014 0.0267 kt +89.4%
2015 0.0055 kt -79.4%
2016 0.0339 kt +516.4%
2017 0.1183 kt +249.0%
2018 0.0005 kt -99.6%
2019 0.0506 kt +10020.0%
2020 0.1068 kt +111.1%
2021 0.0959 kt -10.2%
2022 0.0886 kt -7.6%
2023 0.0878 kt -0.9%
2024 0.0037 kt -95.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 46.38 kt 0.1723 kt 135.59 kt 10
2000s 11.99 kt 0.0377 kt 118.91 kt 10
2010s 0.0653 kt 0.0005 kt 0.1729 kt 10
2020s 0.0766 kt 0.0037 kt 0.1068 kt 5

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 25 Australia 1.02 kt compare
  2. 25 Côte d'Ivoire 0.0392 kt compare
  3. 26 South Africa 0.6533 kt compare
  4. 27 Bangladesh 0.6468 kt compare
  5. 28 Cameroon 0.52 kt compare
  6. 29 Cabo Verde 0 kt
  7. 29 Portugal 0.5163 kt compare
  8. 30 Guyana 0.5143 kt compare
  9. 31 Nigeria 0.4799 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Northern Africa?
Woody savanna — emissions in Northern Africa was 0.0037 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 135.59 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0005 kt in 2018.
How does Northern Africa rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Northern Africa ranks 28th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Northern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 86.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern 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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