Total emissions from agricultural land, i.e. generated within the farm gate and at the farm boundary with natural ecosystems. Includes LUCF. Figures have been rounded.
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Global greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands 1990-2022, by region
Asia produces the largest emissions from agriculture worldwide. In 2022, the equivalent of **** billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCOâ‚‚e) were produced on agricultural lands in Asia. This represented roughly ** percent of global agriculture emissions. Africa and Latin America were the next largest emitters, with approximately *** GtCOâ‚‚e produced on agricultural lands in both regions.
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FAO. (November 14, 2024). Greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by region (in billion metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/
FAO. "Greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by region (in billion metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent)." Chart. November 14, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/
FAO. (2024). Greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by region (in billion metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/
FAO. "Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Agricultural Lands Worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by Region (in Billion Metric Tons of Coâ‚‚ Equivalent)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Nov 2024, /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/
FAO, Greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by region (in billion metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural lands worldwide from 1990 to 2022, by region (in billion metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent) [Graph], FAO, November 14, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1254146/agriculture-emissions-worldwide-by-region/
