Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS)

Small island developing States (SIDS): Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues was 2,853 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,853 t
Change on year
up 832.0%
Rank
9th
of 21 groups
All-time high
385,707 t
in 1997
All-time low
0 t
in 2004
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS), 1990–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1990200720241990: 72.2k t1991: 72.2k t1992: 72.2k t1993: 72.2k t1994: 72.2k t1995: 72.2k t1996: 94.6k t1997: 385.7k t1998: 104.6k t1999: 217.6k t2000: 117.0k t2001: 7.2k t2002: 12.0k t2003: 571.5 t2004: 0 t2005: 11.7k t2006: 571.3 t2007: 0 t2008: 571.9 t2009: 4.0k t2010: 0 t2011: 1.1k t2012: 571.9 t2013: 571.9 t2014: 2.9k t2015: 10.8k t2016: 1.1k t2017: 0 t2018: 2.9k t2019: 1.1k t2020: 571.6 t2021: 571.5 t2022: 570.8 t2023: 306.2 t2024: 2.9k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS) stood at 2,853 t.

The figure is up 832.0% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 385,707 t in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2004.

That places Small island developing States (SIDS) 9th out of 21 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS), year by year

Annual values for Closed and open shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Small island developing States (SIDS), 1990 to 2024.
Year t Change
1990 72,242 t
1991 72,242 t +0.0%
1992 72,242 t +0.0%
1993 72,242 t +0.0%
1994 72,242 t +0.0%
1995 72,242 t +0.0%
1996 94,559 t +30.9%
1997 385,707 t +307.9%
1998 104,606 t -72.9%
1999 217,551 t +108.0%
2000 116,984 t -46.2%
2001 7,204 t -93.8%
2002 12,004 t +66.6%
2003 571.51 t -95.2%
2004 0 t -100.0%
2005 11,737 t
2006 571.33 t -95.1%
2007 0 t -100.0%
2008 571.85 t
2009 4,002 t +599.8%
2010 0 t -100.0%
2011 1,144 t
2012 571.88 t -50.0%
2013 571.9 t +0.0%
2014 2,855 t +399.2%
2015 10,844 t +279.8%
2016 1,143 t -89.5%
2017 0 t -100.0%
2018 2,857 t
2019 1,141 t -60.0%
2020 571.64 t -49.9%
2021 571.53 t -0.0%
2022 570.77 t -0.1%
2023 306.17 t -46.4%
2024 2,853 t +832.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 123,587 t 72,242 t 385,707 t 10
2000s 15,365 t 0 t 116,984 t 10
2010s 2,113 t 0 t 10,844 t 10
2020s 974.7 t 306.17 t 2,853 t 5

Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)

  1. 6 Angola 7.77 million t compare
  2. 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 114,923 t compare
  3. 7 South Africa 3.24 million t compare
  4. 7 Türkiye 28,253 t compare
  5. 8 Democratic Republic of the Congo 21,118 t compare
  6. 8 Iraq 1.33 million t compare
  7. 9 Namibia 1.04 million t compare
  8. 10 Argentina 721,577 t compare
  9. 10 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 2,283 t compare
  10. 11 Canada 529,993 t compare
  11. 11 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 t compare
  12. 11 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0 t compare
  13. 11 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 t
  14. 11 Republic of Moldova 0 t
  15. 11 Timor-Leste 0 t compare
  16. 11 United Republic of Tanzania 0 t compare
  17. 11 Viet Nam 0 t compare
  18. 11 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 t
  19. 11 Melanesia 0 t compare
  20. 11 Micronesia 0 t
  21. 11 Polynesia 0 t
  22. 12 Mexico 393,439 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 Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 2,853 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 Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 385,707 t in 1997.
What is the lowest closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2004.
How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 9th out of 21 groups with data for 2024.
Is closed and open shrubland — burning crop residues rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) 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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