All economies in Asia and the Pacific experience warmer temperatures
20 Aug 2024
All economies in Asia and the Pacific experience warmer temperatures.
It can be seen from the figure below that trends in the Asia and Pacific region generally reflect global patterns over time. While the region exhibits slightly greater variability compared to the global average, the peaks and troughs are generally in sync. Despite year-to-year fluctuations, temperatures rose consistently, both regionally and globally, from 1880 to 2023 and acceleration can be observed in both geographic measures from the mid to late 20th-Century.
Trend in Regional and Global Land Surface Temperature Anomalies
By 2023, almost all land areas within the region were warmer than they were in the previous century.
The figure below illustrates the changing balance of positive and negative anomalies in Asia and the Pacific from 1880 to 2023. The graph clearly shows a greater proportion of localities within the region recording positive anomalies (red) from about 1950 onward, reflecting the region’s warming trend.
Proportion of Positive and Negative Land Surface Temperature Anomalies in Asia and the Pacific
