Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Colombia
Colombia: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 320.59 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Colombia, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for closed and open shrubland — burned area in Colombia is 320.59 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Colombia peaked at 61,700 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 42.74 ha, in 2021.
That places Colombia 37th out of 219 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 in Colombia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,582 ha | — |
| 1991 | 7,582 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 7,582 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 7,582 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 7,582 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 7,582 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,369 ha | -42.4% |
| 1997 | 33,706 ha | +671.5% |
| 1998 | 61,700 ha | +83.1% |
| 1999 | 48,296 ha | -21.7% |
| 2000 | 61,100 ha | +26.5% |
| 2001 | 555.73 ha | -99.1% |
| 2002 | 427.46 ha | -23.1% |
| 2003 | 64.12 ha | -85.0% |
| 2004 | 1,240 ha | +1833.3% |
| 2005 | 42.74 ha | -96.6% |
| 2006 | 106.86 ha | +150.0% |
| 2007 | 619.75 ha | +480.0% |
| 2008 | 106.85 ha | -82.8% |
| 2009 | 235.08 ha | +120.0% |
| 2010 | 512.91 ha | +118.2% |
| 2011 | 576.99 ha | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 128.22 ha | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 641.12 ha | +400.0% |
| 2014 | 598.37 ha | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 277.83 ha | -53.6% |
| 2016 | 170.96 ha | -38.5% |
| 2017 | 406.06 ha | +137.5% |
| 2018 | 2,522 ha | +521.0% |
| 2019 | 491.54 ha | -80.5% |
| 2020 | 235.09 ha | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 42.74 ha | -81.8% |
| 2022 | 170.96 ha | +300.0% |
| 2023 | 213.71 ha | +25.0% |
| 2024 | 320.59 ha | +50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,356 ha | 4,369 ha | 61,700 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,450 ha | 42.74 ha | 61,100 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 632.57 ha | 128.22 ha | 2,522 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.62 ha | 42.74 ha | 320.59 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Colombia?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Colombia was 320.59 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 61,700 ha in 1998.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.74 ha in 2021.
- How does Colombia rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Colombia ranks 37th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.