Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 64.48 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Eastern Asia, 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 Eastern Asia is 64.48 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 94.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Eastern Asia peaked at 143,844 ha in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 2004.
That places Eastern Asia 26th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,399 ha | — |
| 1991 | 15,399 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 15,399 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 15,399 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 15,399 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 15,399 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 67,121 ha | +335.9% |
| 1997 | 143,844 ha | +114.3% |
| 1998 | 81,629 ha | -43.3% |
| 1999 | 38,550 ha | -52.8% |
| 2000 | 94,780 ha | +145.9% |
| 2001 | 150.11 ha | -99.8% |
| 2002 | 407.6 ha | +171.5% |
| 2003 | 42.95 ha | -89.5% |
| 2004 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 536.68 ha | — |
| 2006 | 257.46 ha | -52.0% |
| 2007 | 64.33 ha | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 150 ha | +133.2% |
| 2009 | 407.46 ha | +171.6% |
| 2010 | 450.09 ha | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 515.3 ha | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 880.26 ha | +70.8% |
| 2013 | 1,158 ha | +31.5% |
| 2014 | 1,159 ha | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 193.47 ha | -83.3% |
| 2016 | 150.36 ha | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 666.37 ha | +343.2% |
| 2018 | 21.48 ha | -96.8% |
| 2019 | 257.68 ha | +1099.8% |
| 2020 | 21.43 ha | -91.7% |
| 2021 | 171.87 ha | +702.0% |
| 2022 | 21.53 ha | -87.5% |
| 2023 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 64.48 ha | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42,354 ha | 15,399 ha | 143,844 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,680 ha | 0 ha | 94,780 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 545.21 ha | 21.48 ha | 1,159 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.86 ha | 0 ha | 171.87 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More climate change data for Eastern Asia
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 650,555 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 205,086 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 445,468 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 773.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 15,910 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 363,511 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 206,758 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 156,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 780.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5,598 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Eastern Asia?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Eastern Asia was 64.48 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 Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 143,844 ha in 1997.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 2004.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Eastern Asia ranks 26th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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.