Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues was 40,165 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia stood at 40,165 t.
The figure is up 47.2% on the previous year and up 2,520.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia peaked at 111,892 t in 2002 and was at its lowest, 306.62 t, in 2019.
That places Saudi Arabia 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 — Burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,867 t | — |
| 1991 | 30,867 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 30,867 t | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 30,867 t | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 30,867 t | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 30,867 t | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 12,205 t | -60.5% |
| 1997 | 7,105 t | -41.8% |
| 1998 | 24,755 t | +248.4% |
| 1999 | 10,731 t | -56.7% |
| 2000 | 4,845 t | -54.9% |
| 2001 | 27,895 t | +475.8% |
| 2002 | 111,892 t | +301.1% |
| 2003 | 85,536 t | -23.6% |
| 2004 | 81,556 t | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 109,442 t | +34.2% |
| 2006 | 99,334 t | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 72,967 t | -26.5% |
| 2008 | 19,612 t | -73.1% |
| 2009 | 23,301 t | +18.8% |
| 2010 | 18,084 t | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 3,373 t | -81.3% |
| 2012 | 9,810 t | +190.9% |
| 2013 | 3,372 t | -65.6% |
| 2014 | 1,532 t | -54.6% |
| 2015 | 8,586 t | +460.2% |
| 2016 | 5,211 t | -39.3% |
| 2017 | 3,372 t | -35.3% |
| 2018 | 4,906 t | +45.5% |
| 2019 | 306.62 t | -93.8% |
| 2020 | 13,480 t | +4296.4% |
| 2021 | 17,163 t | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 47,167 t | +174.8% |
| 2023 | 27,285 t | -42.2% |
| 2024 | 40,165 t | +47.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,000 t | 7,105 t | 30,867 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 63,638 t | 4,845 t | 111,892 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,855 t | 306.62 t | 18,084 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,052 t | 13,480 t | 47,167 t | 5 |
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More climate change data for Saudi Arabia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 134.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,043 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,830 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,213 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 79.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,002 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.78 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia?
- Closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Saudi Arabia was 40,165 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 111,892 t in 2002.
- What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 306.62 t in 2019.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,520.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.