Woody savanna — Emissions in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.1669 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.1669 kt
Change on year
down 91.1%
World rank
43rd
of 220 countries
All-time high
3.81 kt
in 2004
All-time low
0.1614 kt
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Papua New Guinea, 1990–2024

012341990200720241990: 0.929 kt1991: 0.929 kt1992: 0.929 kt1993: 0.929 kt1994: 0.929 kt1995: 0.929 kt1996: 0.402 kt1997: 1.8 kt1998: 0.307 kt1999: 0.428 kt2000: 0.161 kt2001: 0.335 kt2002: 1.1 kt2003: 1.7 kt2004: 3.8 kt2005: 0.687 kt2006: 2.1 kt2007: 0.207 kt2008: 0.237 kt2009: 0.72 kt2010: 0.327 kt2011: 0.275 kt2012: 0.45 kt2013: 0.316 kt2014: 1.8 kt2015: 3.1 kt2016: 0.177 kt2017: 0.278 kt2018: 3.1 kt2019: 0.573 kt2020: 0.225 kt2021: 0.203 kt2022: 0.201 kt2023: 1.9 kt2024: 0.167 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Papua New Guinea stood at 0.1669 kt.

The figure is down 91.1% on the previous year and down 90.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Papua New Guinea peaked at 3.81 kt in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.1614 kt, in 2000.

That places Papua New Guinea 43rd out of 220 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Papua New Guinea, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.9295 kt
1991 0.9295 kt +0.0%
1992 0.9295 kt +0.0%
1993 0.9295 kt +0.0%
1994 0.9295 kt +0.0%
1995 0.9295 kt +0.0%
1996 0.4019 kt -56.8%
1997 1.8 kt +347.3%
1998 0.3073 kt -82.9%
1999 0.4276 kt +39.1%
2000 0.1614 kt -62.3%
2001 0.3352 kt +107.7%
2002 1.11 kt +231.3%
2003 1.65 kt +48.6%
2004 3.81 kt +131.0%
2005 0.6868 kt -82.0%
2006 2.06 kt +199.9%
2007 0.2069 kt -90.0%
2008 0.2367 kt +14.4%
2009 0.7201 kt +204.2%
2010 0.3267 kt -54.6%
2011 0.2747 kt -15.9%
2012 0.4495 kt +63.6%
2013 0.3161 kt -29.7%
2014 1.81 kt +471.9%
2015 3.11 kt +72.3%
2016 0.1774 kt -94.3%
2017 0.2781 kt +56.8%
2018 3.05 kt +997.8%
2019 0.5734 kt -81.2%
2020 0.2251 kt -60.7%
2021 0.2025 kt -10.0%
2022 0.2005 kt -1.0%
2023 1.87 kt +834.5%
2024 0.1669 kt -91.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.8512 kt 0.3073 kt 1.8 kt 10
2000s 1.1 kt 0.1614 kt 3.81 kt 10
2010s 1.04 kt 0.1774 kt 3.11 kt 10
2020s 0.5337 kt 0.1669 kt 1.87 kt 5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 40 Philippines 0.2643 kt compare
  2. 41 Cuba 0.2234 kt compare
  3. 42 Ghana 0.2177 kt compare
  4. 44 Belize 0.1497 kt compare
  5. 45 Malaysia 0.1349 kt compare
  6. 46 Uganda 0.1242 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Papua New Guinea?
Woody savanna — emissions in Papua New Guinea was 0.1669 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 3.81 kt in 2004.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1614 kt in 2000.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Papua New Guinea ranks 43rd out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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