Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Zambia
Zambia: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 8,812 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Zambia, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zambia stood at 8,812 ha.
The figure is up 39.6% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zambia peaked at 373,483 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 5,262 ha, in 2022.
That places Zambia 20th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 54,470 ha | — |
| 1991 | 54,470 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 54,470 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 54,470 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 54,470 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 54,470 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 195,094 ha | +258.2% |
| 1997 | 224,941 ha | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 373,483 ha | +66.0% |
| 1999 | 201,217 ha | -46.1% |
| 2000 | 46,236 ha | -77.0% |
| 2001 | 74,552 ha | +61.2% |
| 2002 | 44,322 ha | -40.5% |
| 2003 | 40,664 ha | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 34,161 ha | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 34,931 ha | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 18,482 ha | -47.1% |
| 2007 | 24,322 ha | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 23,125 ha | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 17,307 ha | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 27,704 ha | +60.1% |
| 2011 | 31,448 ha | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 29,437 ha | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 25,072 ha | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 19,274 ha | -23.1% |
| 2015 | 16,878 ha | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 15,037 ha | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 7,422 ha | -50.6% |
| 2018 | 9,604 ha | +29.4% |
| 2019 | 9,775 ha | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 6,973 ha | -28.7% |
| 2021 | 7,786 ha | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 5,262 ha | -32.4% |
| 2023 | 6,310 ha | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 8,812 ha | +39.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132,156 ha | 54,470 ha | 373,483 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,810 ha | 17,307 ha | 74,552 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,165 ha | 7,422 ha | 31,448 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,029 ha | 5,262 ha | 8,812 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zambia?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zambia was 8,812 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 373,483 ha in 1998.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,262 ha in 2022.
- How does Zambia rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Zambia ranks 20th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.