Closed and open shrubland β€” Burned Area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs): Closed and open shrubland β€” Burned Area was 993,274 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
993,274 ha
Change on year
down 81.9%
Rank
10th
of 31 groups
All-time high
8.73 million ha
in 2011
All-time low
257,371 ha
in 2016
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed and open shrubland β€” Burned Area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), 1990–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M1990200720241990: 2.6M ha1991: 2.6M ha1992: 2.7M ha1993: 2.7M ha1994: 2.7M ha1995: 2.7M ha1996: 2.5M ha1997: 2.8M ha1998: 2.9M ha1999: 2.9M ha2000: 2.8M ha2001: 3.7M ha2002: 3.9M ha2003: 505.1k ha2004: 619.4k ha2005: 1.1M ha2006: 1.6M ha2007: 1.3M ha2008: 4.9M ha2009: 761.1k ha2010: 5.6M ha2011: 8.7M ha2012: 2.6M ha2013: 1.8M ha2014: 549.2k ha2015: 728.8k ha2016: 257.4k ha2017: 1.9M ha2018: 959.7k ha2019: 357.1k ha2020: 2.0M ha2021: 5.3M ha2022: 3.9M ha2023: 5.5M ha2024: 993.3k ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed and open shrubland β€” burned area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) is 993,274 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 81.9% on the previous year and up 80.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland β€” burned area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) peaked at 8.73 million ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 257,371 ha, in 2016.

Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) ranks 10th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.71 million ha 2.53 million ha 2.91 million ha 10
2000s 2.11 million ha 505,058 ha 4.90 million ha 10
2010s 2.35 million ha 257,371 ha 8.73 million ha 10
2020s 3.53 million ha 993,274 ha 5.50 million ha 5

Countries ranked near Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

  1. 7 South Africa 195,367 ha compare
  2. 8 Iraq 93,236 ha compare
  3. 9 Namibia 57,442 ha compare
  4. 10 Argentina 50,441 ha compare
  5. 11 Canada 37,062 ha compare
  6. 12 Mexico 23,458 ha compare
  7. 13 Mozambique 21,733 ha compare

See the full ranking of 271 places β†’

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All data for Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is closed and open shrubland β€” burned area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
Closed and open shrubland β€” burned area in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) was 993,274 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed and open shrubland β€” burned area recorded in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 8.73 million ha in 2011.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland β€” burned area recorded in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 257,371 ha in 2016.
How does Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) rank for closed and open shrubland β€” burned area?
Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) ranks 10th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is closed and open shrubland β€” burned area rising or falling in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed and open shrubland β€” Burned Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Closed and open shrubland β€” Burned Area
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 9,259 data points, 1990–2024
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