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

Thailand: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) was -50.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-50.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
42nd
of 169 countries
All-time high
322.89 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
32
1991–2024

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

-10001002003001991200720241991: 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: 322.9 % change on previous year1997: -22.7 % change on previous year1998: 102.3 % change on previous year1999: 7.1 % change on previous year2000: -55.7 % change on previous year2001: -70.4 % change on previous year2002: -84.9 % change on previous year2003: -80 % change on previous year2005: -18.2 % change on previous year2006: -66.7 % change on previous year2007: 66.7 % change on previous year2008: -40 % change on previous year2009: 66.6 % change on previous year2010: 240.1 % change on previous year2011: -29.4 % change on previous year2012: -50 % change on previous year2013: 183.4 % change on previous year2014: -64.7 % change on previous year2015: 16.7 % change on previous year2016: -42.9 % change on previous year2017: -25 % change on previous year2018: 66.7 % change on previous year2019: 20 % change on previous year2020: -33.3 % change on previous year2021: -75 % change on previous year2022: -100 % change on previous year2024: -50 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Thailand is -50.01 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Thailand peaked at 322.89 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2022.

That places Thailand 42nd 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 Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Thailand, 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 322.89 % change on previous year —
1997 -22.66 % change on previous year -107.0%
1998 102.28 % change on previous year -551.4%
1999 7.07 % change on previous year -93.1%
2000 -55.74 % change on previous year -888.5%
2001 -70.41 % change on previous year +26.3%
2002 -84.85 % change on previous year +20.5%
2003 -80 % change on previous year -5.7%
2005 -18.18 % change on previous year -77.3%
2006 -66.67 % change on previous year +266.8%
2007 66.69 % change on previous year -200.0%
2008 -40 % change on previous year -160.0%
2009 66.65 % change on previous year -266.6%
2010 240.06 % change on previous year +260.2%
2011 -29.43 % change on previous year -112.3%
2012 -50 % change on previous year +69.9%
2013 183.38 % change on previous year -466.8%
2014 -64.71 % change on previous year -135.3%
2015 16.68 % change on previous year -125.8%
2016 -42.86 % change on previous year -356.9%
2017 -25 % change on previous year -41.7%
2018 66.66 % change on previous year -366.6%
2019 20.01 % change on previous year -70.0%
2020 -33.33 % change on previous year -266.6%
2021 -75 % change on previous year +125.0%
2022 -100 % change on previous year +33.3%
2024 -50.01 % change on previous year -50.0%

Thailand compared with similar countries

  • Thailand's -50.01 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year, 50% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Thailand's -50.01 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -100 % change on previous year, 50% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 45.51 % change on previous year -22.66 % change on previous year 322.89 % change on previous year 9
2000s -31.39 % change on previous year -84.85 % change on previous year 66.69 % change on previous year 9
2010s 31.48 % change on previous year -64.71 % change on previous year 240.06 % change on previous year 10
2020s -64.59 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -33.33 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 39 Zimbabwe -49.46 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Egypt -49.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Mauritania -50 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Lesotho -55.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Chile -61.11 % change on previous year compare
  6. 45 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) -64.5 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Thailand?
Closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Thailand was -50.01 % 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 Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 322.89 % change on previous year in 1996.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2022.
How does Thailand rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate?
Thailand ranks 42nd out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed and open shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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.