Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues was 24.21 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
24.21 million t
Change on year
down 73.4%
Rank
6th
of 31 groups
All-time high
190.29 million t
in 2011
All-time low
11.81 million t
in 2019
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1990–2024

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1990200720241990: 68.1M t1991: 68.1M t1992: 68.1M t1993: 68.1M t1994: 68.1M t1995: 68.1M t1996: 82.4M t1997: 86.1M t1998: 108.6M t1999: 106.2M t2000: 95.4M t2001: 84.8M t2002: 79.8M t2003: 40.6M t2004: 39.0M t2005: 41.9M t2006: 56.1M t2007: 52.5M t2008: 85.1M t2009: 42.9M t2010: 108.7M t2011: 190.3M t2012: 105.9M t2013: 50.4M t2014: 22.4M t2015: 25.2M t2016: 23.6M t2017: 43.2M t2018: 25.2M t2019: 11.8M t2020: 62.1M t2021: 106.2M t2022: 67.2M t2023: 90.9M t2024: 24.2M t

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) stood at 24.21 million t.

That represents a change of down 73.4% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 190.29 million t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.81 million t, in 2019.

That places Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 6th out of 31 groups 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 — Burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year

Annual values for Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1990 to 2024.
Year t Change
1990 68.10 million t
1991 68.10 million t +0.0%
1992 68.10 million t +0.0%
1993 68.10 million t +0.0%
1994 68.10 million t +0.0%
1995 68.10 million t +0.0%
1996 82.44 million t +21.1%
1997 86.12 million t +4.5%
1998 108.58 million t +26.1%
1999 106.21 million t -2.2%
2000 95.43 million t -10.1%
2001 84.85 million t -11.1%
2002 79.85 million t -5.9%
2003 40.59 million t -49.2%
2004 39.02 million t -3.9%
2005 41.95 million t +7.5%
2006 56.13 million t +33.8%
2007 52.48 million t -6.5%
2008 85.12 million t +62.2%
2009 42.89 million t -49.6%
2010 108.67 million t +153.4%
2011 190.29 million t +75.1%
2012 105.94 million t -44.3%
2013 50.36 million t -52.5%
2014 22.44 million t -55.4%
2015 25.16 million t +12.2%
2016 23.64 million t -6.0%
2017 43.23 million t +82.8%
2018 25.23 million t -41.6%
2019 11.81 million t -53.2%
2020 62.08 million t +425.8%
2021 106.20 million t +71.1%
2022 67.18 million t -36.7%
2023 90.86 million t +35.2%
2024 24.21 million t -73.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 79.20 million t 68.10 million t 108.58 million t 10
2000s 61.83 million t 39.02 million t 95.43 million t 10
2010s 60.68 million t 11.81 million t 190.29 million t 10
2020s 70.11 million t 24.21 million t 106.20 million t 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2.10 million t compare
  2. 4 Russian Federation 14.56 million t compare
  3. 5 Botswana 13.64 million t compare
  4. 5 Syrian Arab Republic 902,869 t compare
  5. 6 Angola 7.77 million t compare
  6. 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 114,923 t compare
  7. 7 South Africa 3.24 million t compare
  8. 7 Türkiye 28,253 t compare
  9. 8 Democratic Republic of the Congo 21,118 t compare
  10. 8 Iraq 1.33 million t compare
  11. 9 Namibia 1.04 million t compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 24.21 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 Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 190.29 million t in 2011.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 11.81 million t in 2019.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 6th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 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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Indicator
Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter)
Unit
t
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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