Woody savanna — Emissions in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.6932 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.6932 kt
Change on year
up 280.3%
Rank
20th
of 31 groups
All-time high
27.08 kt
in 1996
All-time low
0.1632 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Southern Africa, 1990–2024

01020301990200720241990: 4.8 kt1991: 4.8 kt1992: 4.8 kt1993: 4.8 kt1994: 4.8 kt1995: 4.8 kt1996: 27.1 kt1997: 26.9 kt1998: 23.2 kt1999: 22.1 kt2000: 20.4 kt2001: 0.294 kt2002: 0.495 kt2003: 0.524 kt2004: 0.239 kt2005: 0.496 kt2006: 0.284 kt2007: 0.61 kt2008: 0.542 kt2009: 0.405 kt2010: 0.26 kt2011: 0.218 kt2012: 0.354 kt2013: 0.359 kt2014: 0.39 kt2015: 0.236 kt2016: 0.279 kt2017: 0.29 kt2018: 0.576 kt2019: 0.306 kt2020: 0.285 kt2021: 0.219 kt2022: 0.163 kt2023: 0.182 kt2024: 0.693 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, woody savanna — emissions in Southern Africa stood at 0.6932 kt.

That represents a change of up 280.3% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Southern Africa peaked at 27.08 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.1632 kt, in 2022.

That places Southern Africa 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Southern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 4.75 kt
1991 4.75 kt +0.0%
1992 4.75 kt +0.0%
1993 4.75 kt +0.0%
1994 4.75 kt +0.0%
1995 4.75 kt +0.0%
1996 27.08 kt +469.5%
1997 26.91 kt -0.6%
1998 23.18 kt -13.9%
1999 22.14 kt -4.5%
2000 20.36 kt -8.0%
2001 0.2939 kt -98.6%
2002 0.4947 kt +68.3%
2003 0.5244 kt +6.0%
2004 0.2387 kt -54.5%
2005 0.4961 kt +107.8%
2006 0.2841 kt -42.7%
2007 0.6097 kt +114.6%
2008 0.542 kt -11.1%
2009 0.4051 kt -25.3%
2010 0.2602 kt -35.8%
2011 0.218 kt -16.2%
2012 0.3539 kt +62.3%
2013 0.3589 kt +1.4%
2014 0.3904 kt +8.8%
2015 0.2363 kt -39.5%
2016 0.2786 kt +17.9%
2017 0.29 kt +4.1%
2018 0.576 kt +98.6%
2019 0.3061 kt -46.9%
2020 0.2855 kt -6.7%
2021 0.2193 kt -23.2%
2022 0.1632 kt -25.6%
2023 0.1823 kt +11.7%
2024 0.6932 kt +280.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12.78 kt 4.75 kt 27.08 kt 10
2000s 2.43 kt 0.2387 kt 20.36 kt 10
2010s 0.3268 kt 0.218 kt 0.576 kt 10
2020s 0.3087 kt 0.1632 kt 0.6932 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 17 Madagascar 1.56 kt compare
  2. 18 Gabon 1.47 kt compare
  3. 19 Honduras 1.41 kt compare
  4. 20 Guatemala 1.28 kt compare
  5. 21 Argentina 1.24 kt compare
  6. 22 Central African Republic 1.21 kt compare
  7. 23 Nepal 1.03 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Southern Africa?
Woody savanna — emissions in Southern Africa was 0.6932 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 27.08 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1632 kt in 2022.
How does Southern Africa rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern 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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