Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Kenya

Kenya: Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate was 200.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
200.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 304.8%
World rank
3rd
of 159 countries
All-time high
700 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-99.46 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
31
1991–2024

Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1991–2024

02004006001991200720241991: 0 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1993: 0 % change on previous year1994: 0 % change on previous year1995: 0 % change on previous year1996: 368.1 % change on previous year1997: -30.5 % change on previous year1998: 150 % change on previous year1999: -48.8 % change on previous year2000: -37.2 % change on previous year2001: -92.4 % change on previous year2002: -73.7 % change on previous year2003: 270 % change on previous year2004: -89.2 % change on previous year2005: 150 % change on previous year2006: 700 % change on previous year2007: -53.7 % change on previous year2008: 229.7 % change on previous year2009: -8.2 % change on previous year2010: -97.3 % change on previous year2012: 67.8 % change on previous year2013: -85.6 % change on previous year2014: -4.8 % change on previous year2015: 10 % change on previous year2016: 54.5 % change on previous year2017: 47.1 % change on previous year2018: -94 % change on previous year2020: -99.5 % change on previous year2021: 200 % change on previous year2023: -97.7 % change on previous year2024: 200 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Kenya is 200.01 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 304.8% on the previous year and up 4,302.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 700 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -99.46 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Kenya 3rd out of 159 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 shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1991 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
1996 368.15 % change on previous year —
1997 -30.48 % change on previous year -108.3%
1998 149.97 % change on previous year -592.1%
1999 -48.77 % change on previous year -132.5%
2000 -37.15 % change on previous year -23.8%
2001 -92.36 % change on previous year +148.6%
2002 -73.68 % change on previous year -20.2%
2003 270.01 % change on previous year -466.4%
2004 -89.19 % change on previous year -133.0%
2005 150 % change on previous year -268.2%
2006 700 % change on previous year +366.7%
2007 -53.75 % change on previous year -107.7%
2008 229.73 % change on previous year -527.4%
2009 -8.2 % change on previous year -103.6%
2010 -97.32 % change on previous year +1087.3%
2012 67.82 % change on previous year -169.7%
2013 -85.62 % change on previous year -226.2%
2014 -4.76 % change on previous year -94.4%
2015 10 % change on previous year -310.0%
2016 54.55 % change on previous year +445.6%
2017 47.06 % change on previous year -13.7%
2018 -94 % change on previous year -299.7%
2020 -99.46 % change on previous year +5.8%
2021 200 % change on previous year -301.1%
2023 -97.66 % change on previous year -148.8%
2024 200.01 % change on previous year -304.8%

Kenya compared with similar countries

  • Kenya's 200.01 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
  • Kenya's 200.01 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -100 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 48.76 % change on previous year -48.77 % change on previous year 368.15 % change on previous year 9
2000s 99.54 % change on previous year -92.36 % change on previous year 700 % change on previous year 10
2010s -12.78 % change on previous year -97.32 % change on previous year 67.82 % change on previous year 8
2020s 50.72 % change on previous year -99.46 % change on previous year 200.01 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 1 Botswana 390.72 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 236.38 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Cameroon 200 % change on previous year compare
  4. 5 Myanmar 189.99 % change on previous year compare
  5. 6 Honduras 185.72 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Kenya?
Closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate in Kenya was 200.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 700 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -99.46 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Kenya rank for closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate?
Kenya ranks 3rd out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 4,302.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Closed shrubland — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Burned Area, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
191 places, 3,610 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Closed shrubland — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.