Woody savanna — Emissions in OECD

OECD: Woody savanna — Emissions was 28.52 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
28.52 kt
Change on year
down 45.7%
World rank
3rd
of 220 countries
All-time high
135.09 kt
in 1999
All-time low
10.61 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in OECD, 1990–2024

02550751001251990200720241990: 34.7 kt1991: 34.7 kt1992: 34.7 kt1993: 34.7 kt1994: 34.7 kt1995: 34.7 kt1996: 88.2 kt1997: 76.7 kt1998: 95.8 kt1999: 135.1 kt2000: 80.7 kt2001: 10.6 kt2002: 25.2 kt2003: 24.4 kt2004: 21.9 kt2005: 22.9 kt2006: 19.1 kt2007: 18.9 kt2008: 15.9 kt2009: 17.2 kt2010: 17.2 kt2011: 24.4 kt2012: 21 kt2013: 24.5 kt2014: 14.7 kt2015: 28.7 kt2016: 12.9 kt2017: 26 kt2018: 17.4 kt2019: 27 kt2020: 13.5 kt2021: 30.3 kt2022: 14.7 kt2023: 52.6 kt2024: 28.5 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for woody savanna — emissions in OECD is 28.52 kt, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 45.7% on the previous year and up 93.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in OECD peaked at 135.09 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 10.61 kt, in 2001.

That places OECD 3rd 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 OECD, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in OECD, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 34.68 kt
1991 34.68 kt +0.0%
1992 34.69 kt +0.0%
1993 34.69 kt +0.0%
1994 34.69 kt +0.0%
1995 34.69 kt +0.0%
1996 88.16 kt +154.1%
1997 76.74 kt -12.9%
1998 95.83 kt +24.9%
1999 135.09 kt +41.0%
2000 80.67 kt -40.3%
2001 10.61 kt -86.8%
2002 25.18 kt +137.3%
2003 24.39 kt -3.1%
2004 21.94 kt -10.0%
2005 22.85 kt +4.1%
2006 19.13 kt -16.3%
2007 18.87 kt -1.4%
2008 15.9 kt -15.7%
2009 17.25 kt +8.5%
2010 17.16 kt -0.5%
2011 24.39 kt +42.2%
2012 21.05 kt -13.7%
2013 24.47 kt +16.2%
2014 14.73 kt -39.8%
2015 28.67 kt +94.6%
2016 12.95 kt -54.8%
2017 25.96 kt +100.5%
2018 17.38 kt -33.0%
2019 27.03 kt +55.5%
2020 13.49 kt -50.1%
2021 30.33 kt +124.8%
2022 14.72 kt -51.5%
2023 52.55 kt +257.0%
2024 28.52 kt -45.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 60.39 kt 34.68 kt 135.09 kt 10
2000s 25.68 kt 10.61 kt 80.67 kt 10
2010s 21.38 kt 12.95 kt 28.67 kt 10
2020s 27.92 kt 13.49 kt 52.55 kt 5

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 1 Angola 68.98 kt compare
  2. 2 Zambia 45.52 kt compare
  3. 4 Russian Federation 26.16 kt compare
  4. 5 Brazil 20.63 kt compare
  5. 6 Mozambique 20.45 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in OECD?
Woody savanna — emissions in OECD was 28.52 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 135.09 kt in 1999.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was 10.61 kt in 2001.
How does OECD rank for woody savanna — emissions?
OECD ranks 3rd out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD 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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