Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in Americas
Americas: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) was -60.29 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Americas, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Americas stood at -60.29 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 278.1% on the previous year and down 557.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Americas peaked at 200.28 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -70.64 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Americas 20th out of 32 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.
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in Americas, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 125.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -10.37 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1998 | 125.49 % change on previous year | -1310.3% |
| 1999 | -27.61 % change on previous year | -122.0% |
| 2000 | 19.99 % change on previous year | -172.4% |
| 2001 | -70.64 % change on previous year | -453.4% |
| 2002 | -10.65 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 2003 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -154.4% |
| 2004 | -49.97 % change on previous year | -962.6% |
| 2005 | 74.74 % change on previous year | -249.6% |
| 2006 | -62.99 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2007 | 29.77 % change on previous year | -147.3% |
| 2008 | -36.23 % change on previous year | -221.7% |
| 2009 | 72.92 % change on previous year | -301.3% |
| 2010 | -50.38 % change on previous year | -169.1% |
| 2011 | 200.28 % change on previous year | -497.5% |
| 2012 | -61.39 % change on previous year | -130.7% |
| 2013 | -7.34 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2014 | 13.18 % change on previous year | -279.6% |
| 2015 | 45.95 % change on previous year | +248.7% |
| 2016 | 28.44 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2017 | 18.73 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2018 | -19.68 % change on previous year | -205.1% |
| 2019 | -37.39 % change on previous year | +90.0% |
| 2020 | 45.09 % change on previous year | -220.6% |
| 2021 | -51.96 % change on previous year | -215.2% |
| 2022 | 74.73 % change on previous year | -243.8% |
| 2023 | 33.85 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2024 | -60.29 % change on previous year | -278.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.61 % change on previous year | -27.61 % change on previous year | 125.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -2.73 % change on previous year | -70.64 % change on previous year | 74.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.04 % change on previous year | -61.39 % change on previous year | 200.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.29 % change on previous year | -60.29 % change on previous year | 74.73 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 17 Peru 142.92 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Somalia 120.02 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Pakistan 116.53 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Angola 110.4 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Eswatini 103.57 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Congo 100 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 99.84 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Americas
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 28.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1.51 million kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 342,967 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.17 million kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,294 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 41,659 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 273,211 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 222,184 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 51,028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 838.43 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Americas?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Americas was -60.29 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 200.28 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was -70.64 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Americas rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate?
- Americas ranks 20th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 557.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.