Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 2,427 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Turkmenistan, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Turkmenistan stood at 2,427 ha.
That represents a change of up 318.5% on the previous year and down 89.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Turkmenistan peaked at 65,701 ha in 1996 and was at its lowest, 579.83 ha, in 2023.
That places Turkmenistan 23rd 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16,493 ha | — |
| 1993 | 16,493 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 16,493 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 16,493 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 65,701 ha | +298.4% |
| 1997 | 45,926 ha | -30.1% |
| 1998 | 58,205 ha | +26.7% |
| 1999 | 60,291 ha | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 40,715 ha | -32.5% |
| 2001 | 4,274 ha | -89.5% |
| 2002 | 1,461 ha | -65.8% |
| 2003 | 6,315 ha | +332.3% |
| 2004 | 19,609 ha | +210.5% |
| 2005 | 23,968 ha | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 3,694 ha | -84.6% |
| 2007 | 3,028 ha | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 1,826 ha | -39.7% |
| 2009 | 3,458 ha | +89.4% |
| 2010 | 1,912 ha | -44.7% |
| 2011 | 3,630 ha | +89.9% |
| 2012 | 7,066 ha | +94.7% |
| 2013 | 9,278 ha | +31.3% |
| 2014 | 23,195 ha | +150.0% |
| 2015 | 1,546 ha | -93.3% |
| 2016 | 2,234 ha | +44.4% |
| 2017 | 6,980 ha | +212.5% |
| 2018 | 2,792 ha | -60.0% |
| 2019 | 21,951 ha | +686.2% |
| 2020 | 31,313 ha | +42.7% |
| 2021 | 4,381 ha | -86.0% |
| 2022 | 1,869 ha | -57.3% |
| 2023 | 579.83 ha | -69.0% |
| 2024 | 2,427 ha | +318.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37,012 ha | 16,493 ha | 65,701 ha | 8 |
| 2000s | 10,835 ha | 1,461 ha | 40,715 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,058 ha | 1,546 ha | 23,195 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,114 ha | 579.83 ha | 31,313 ha | 5 |
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More climate change data for Turkmenistan
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 10,722 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,901 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 282.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,374 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 291.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 8.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.4 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Turkmenistan?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Turkmenistan was 2,427 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 65,701 ha in 1996.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 579.83 ha in 2023.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Turkmenistan ranks 23rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.