Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in Egypt

Egypt: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) was -49.97 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-49.97 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 52,806.0%
World rank
40th
of 169 countries
All-time high
117.92 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
13
1991–2024

Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Egypt, 1991–2024

-100-500501001991200720241991: 0 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1993: 0 % change on previous year1994: 0 % change on previous year1995: 0 % change on previous year1996: -28.4 % change on previous year1997: -11.3 % change on previous year1998: 117.9 % change on previous year2000: -95.4 % change on previous year2001: -100 % change on previous year2004: -100 % change on previous year2023: -0.094 % change on previous year2024: -50 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Egypt recorded -49.97 % change on previous year for closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 52,806.0% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Egypt peaked at 117.92 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Egypt 40th out of 169 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.

Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in Egypt, year by year

Annual values for Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Egypt, 1991 to 2024.
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 -28.42 % change on previous year —
1997 -11.29 % change on previous year -60.3%
1998 117.92 % change on previous year -1144.3%
2000 -95.38 % change on previous year -180.9%
2001 -100 % change on previous year +4.8%
2004 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2023 -0.0944 % change on previous year -99.9%
2024 -49.97 % change on previous year +52806.1%

Egypt compared with similar countries

  • Egypt's -49.97 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -89.92 % change on previous year, 56% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
  • Egypt's -49.97 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -100 % change on previous year, 50% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.78 % change on previous year -28.42 % change on previous year 117.92 % change on previous year 8
2000s -98.46 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -95.38 % change on previous year 3
2020s -25.03 % change on previous year -49.97 % change on previous year -0.0944 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 37 Argentina -47.22 % change on previous year compare
  2. 38 Mexico -48.68 % change on previous year compare
  3. 39 Zimbabwe -49.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 41 Mauritania -50 % change on previous year compare
  5. 42 Thailand -50.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 43 Lesotho -55.56 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Egypt?
Closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Egypt was -49.97 % 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 Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 117.92 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Egypt rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate?
Egypt ranks 40th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Egypt 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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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.

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Indicator
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
201 places, 4,247 data points, 1991–2024
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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.