Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues was 9.17 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 9.17 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 91.5% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 94.05 million t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 4.42 million t, in 2022.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 1st out of 21 groups 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 — Burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.16 million t | — |
| 1991 | 25.16 million t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 25.16 million t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 25.16 million t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 25.16 million t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 25.16 million t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 70.26 million t | +179.3% |
| 1997 | 69.70 million t | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 91.51 million t | +31.3% |
| 1999 | 94.05 million t | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 84.70 million t | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 27.55 million t | -67.5% |
| 2002 | 21.37 million t | -22.4% |
| 2003 | 25.70 million t | +20.3% |
| 2004 | 22.89 million t | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 22.30 million t | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 11.62 million t | -47.9% |
| 2007 | 16.56 million t | +42.5% |
| 2008 | 10.78 million t | -34.9% |
| 2009 | 10.12 million t | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 10.03 million t | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11.59 million t | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 9.92 million t | -14.5% |
| 2013 | 11.34 million t | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 9.63 million t | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 9.85 million t | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 12.13 million t | +23.1% |
| 2017 | 9.06 million t | -25.2% |
| 2018 | 7.95 million t | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 8.11 million t | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 11.73 million t | +44.5% |
| 2021 | 7.29 million t | -37.8% |
| 2022 | 4.42 million t | -39.4% |
| 2023 | 4.79 million t | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 9.17 million t | +91.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.65 million t | 25.16 million t | 94.05 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.36 million t | 10.12 million t | 84.70 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.96 million t | 7.95 million t | 12.13 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.48 million t | 4.42 million t | 11.73 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- 1 OECD 178.10 million t compare
- 2 Australia 175.77 million t compare
- 2 Australia and New Zealand 175.77 million t compare
- 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2.10 million t compare
- 4 Russian Federation 14.56 million t compare
More climate change data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 4.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 708,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 216,438 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 491,841 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 816.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 179,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 48,410 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130,710 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 182.68 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 9.17 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 94.05 million t in 1999.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.42 million t in 2022.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). 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.