Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Mozambique
Mozambique: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 21,733 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Mozambique, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Mozambique stood at 21,733 ha.
The figure is up 183.6% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Mozambique peaked at 171,685 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3,831 ha, in 2016.
Mozambique ranks 13th of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 48,321 ha | — |
| 1991 | 48,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 48,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 48,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 48,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 48,321 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 118,312 ha | +144.8% |
| 1997 | 73,188 ha | -38.1% |
| 1998 | 108,818 ha | +48.7% |
| 1999 | 77,996 ha | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 32,055 ha | -58.9% |
| 2001 | 171,685 ha | +435.6% |
| 2002 | 121,569 ha | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 29,798 ha | -75.5% |
| 2004 | 63,197 ha | +112.1% |
| 2005 | 58,484 ha | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 28,275 ha | -51.7% |
| 2007 | 38,589 ha | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 35,704 ha | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 28,595 ha | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 46,382 ha | +62.2% |
| 2011 | 56,765 ha | +22.4% |
| 2012 | 35,917 ha | -36.7% |
| 2013 | 28,208 ha | -21.5% |
| 2014 | 37,064 ha | +31.4% |
| 2015 | 41,054 ha | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 3,831 ha | -90.7% |
| 2017 | 15,667 ha | +309.0% |
| 2018 | 38,624 ha | +146.5% |
| 2019 | 27,918 ha | -27.7% |
| 2020 | 11,157 ha | -60.0% |
| 2021 | 20,172 ha | +80.8% |
| 2022 | 22,889 ha | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 7,664 ha | -66.5% |
| 2024 | 21,733 ha | +183.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66,824 ha | 48,321 ha | 118,312 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,795 ha | 28,275 ha | 171,685 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,143 ha | 3,831 ha | 56,765 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,723 ha | 7,664 ha | 22,889 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Mozambique?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Mozambique was 21,733 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 171,685 ha in 2001.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,831 ha in 2016.
- How does Mozambique rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Mozambique ranks 13th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.