Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 642.29 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
642.29 ha
Change on year
up 20.1%
Rank
25th
of 31 groups
All-time high
56,464 ha
in 1998
All-time low
107.04 ha
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in South-Eastern Asia, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1990200720241990: 8.3k ha1991: 8.3k ha1992: 8.3k ha1993: 8.3k ha1994: 8.3k ha1995: 8.3k ha1996: 22.1k ha1997: 55.1k ha1998: 56.5k ha1999: 34.2k ha2000: 22.6k ha2001: 1.9k ha2002: 598.9 ha2003: 920.1 ha2004: 620.2 ha2005: 962.3 ha2006: 491.8 ha2007: 834.3 ha2008: 385 ha2009: 898.4 ha2010: 898.5 ha2011: 1.1k ha2012: 705.6 ha2013: 1.6k ha2014: 1.8k ha2015: 1.6k ha2016: 663 ha2017: 192.5 ha2018: 363.7 ha2019: 513.1 ha2020: 320.8 ha2021: 963.1 ha2022: 107 ha2023: 534.9 ha2024: 642.3 ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area in South-Eastern Asia stood at 642.29 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.1% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in South-Eastern Asia peaked at 56,464 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 107.04 ha, in 2022.

That places South-Eastern Asia 25th 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 South-Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in South-Eastern Asia, 1990 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1990 8,292 ha
1991 8,292 ha +0.0%
1992 8,292 ha +0.0%
1993 8,292 ha +0.0%
1994 8,292 ha +0.0%
1995 8,292 ha +0.0%
1996 22,099 ha +166.5%
1997 55,102 ha +149.3%
1998 56,464 ha +2.5%
1999 34,190 ha -39.4%
2000 22,559 ha -34.0%
2001 1,905 ha -91.6%
2002 598.87 ha -68.6%
2003 920.08 ha +53.6%
2004 620.18 ha -32.6%
2005 962.35 ha +55.2%
2006 491.8 ha -48.9%
2007 834.28 ha +69.6%
2008 385.04 ha -53.8%
2009 898.43 ha +133.3%
2010 898.46 ha +0.0%
2011 1,112 ha +23.8%
2012 705.63 ha -36.6%
2013 1,561 ha +121.3%
2014 1,839 ha +17.8%
2015 1,646 ha -10.5%
2016 662.99 ha -59.7%
2017 192.52 ha -71.0%
2018 363.69 ha +88.9%
2019 513.1 ha +41.1%
2020 320.8 ha -37.5%
2021 963.08 ha +200.2%
2022 107.04 ha -88.9%
2023 534.89 ha +399.7%
2024 642.29 ha +20.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21,761 ha 8,292 ha 56,464 ha 10
2000s 3,017 ha 385.04 ha 22,559 ha 10
2010s 949.46 ha 192.52 ha 1,839 ha 10
2020s 513.62 ha 107.04 ha 963.08 ha 5

Countries ranked near South-Eastern Asia

  1. 22 Saudi Arabia 2,809 ha compare
  2. 23 Turkmenistan 2,427 ha compare
  3. 24 Nicaragua 2,374 ha compare
  4. 25 Kenya 2,287 ha compare
  5. 26 Peru 2,182 ha compare
  6. 27 Cabo Verde 0 ha
  7. 27 Eswatini 1,221 ha compare
  8. 28 Sudan (former) 1,198 ha compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in South-Eastern Asia?
Closed and open shrubland — burned area in South-Eastern Asia was 642.29 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 South-Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 56,464 ha in 1998.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in South-Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 107.04 ha in 2022.
How does South-Eastern Asia rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
South-Eastern Asia ranks 25th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in South-Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South-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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Indicator
Closed and open shrubland — 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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