Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area was 14,979 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burned Area in Zimbabwe, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zimbabwe stood at 14,979 ha.
The figure is down 49.5% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zimbabwe peaked at 464,656 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 6,098 ha, in 2000.
That places Zimbabwe 16th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 117,366 ha | — |
| 1991 | 117,366 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 117,366 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 117,366 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 117,366 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 117,366 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,051 ha | -65.9% |
| 1997 | 29,809 ha | -25.6% |
| 1998 | 39,356 ha | +32.0% |
| 1999 | 30,388 ha | -22.8% |
| 2000 | 6,098 ha | -79.9% |
| 2001 | 464,656 ha | +7520.4% |
| 2002 | 193,006 ha | -58.5% |
| 2003 | 176,656 ha | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 293,625 ha | +66.2% |
| 2005 | 291,083 ha | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 182,244 ha | -37.4% |
| 2007 | 210,482 ha | +15.5% |
| 2008 | 196,582 ha | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 207,329 ha | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 186,131 ha | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 211,236 ha | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 126,363 ha | -40.2% |
| 2013 | 58,437 ha | -53.8% |
| 2014 | 40,442 ha | -30.8% |
| 2015 | 101,547 ha | +151.1% |
| 2016 | 36,122 ha | -64.4% |
| 2017 | 31,736 ha | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 56,881 ha | +79.2% |
| 2019 | 91,736 ha | +61.3% |
| 2020 | 12,474 ha | -86.4% |
| 2021 | 10,870 ha | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 33,662 ha | +209.7% |
| 2023 | 29,638 ha | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 14,979 ha | -49.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84,380 ha | 29,809 ha | 117,366 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 222,176 ha | 6,098 ha | 464,656 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 94,063 ha | 31,736 ha | 211,236 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,325 ha | 10,870 ha | 33,662 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zimbabwe?
- Closed and open shrubland — burned area in Zimbabwe was 14,979 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 464,656 ha in 2001.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burned area recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,098 ha in 2000.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for closed and open shrubland — burned area?
- Zimbabwe ranks 16th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.