Closed shrubland — Burned Area in Brazil

Brazil: Closed shrubland — Burned Area was 9,279 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9,279 ha
Change on year
up 88.7%
World rank
8th
of 219 countries
All-time high
98,622 ha
in 1998
All-time low
1,903 ha
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Burned Area in Brazil, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k1990200720241990: 20.2k ha1991: 20.2k ha1992: 20.2k ha1993: 20.2k ha1994: 20.2k ha1995: 20.2k ha1996: 40.6k ha1997: 44.0k ha1998: 98.6k ha1999: 72.0k ha2000: 19.2k ha2001: 36.1k ha2002: 24.5k ha2003: 22.9k ha2004: 18.0k ha2005: 20.0k ha2006: 12.6k ha2007: 22.0k ha2008: 15.4k ha2009: 6.5k ha2010: 13.8k ha2011: 12.0k ha2012: 7.7k ha2013: 1.9k ha2014: 3.2k ha2015: 4.7k ha2016: 11.7k ha2017: 6.0k ha2018: 9.8k ha2019: 21.5k ha2020: 11.5k ha2021: 10.6k ha2022: 5.4k ha2023: 4.9k ha2024: 9.3k ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed shrubland — burned area in Brazil stood at 9,279 ha.

That represents a change of up 88.7% on the previous year and up 193.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — burned area in Brazil peaked at 98,622 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1,903 ha, in 2013.

That places Brazil 8th out of 219 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 37,653 ha 20,219 ha 98,622 ha 10
2000s 19,714 ha 6,499 ha 36,071 ha 10
2010s 9,225 ha 1,903 ha 21,484 ha 10
2020s 8,351 ha 4,917 ha 11,525 ha 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 5 South Africa 36,154 ha compare
  2. 6 Namibia 17,439 ha compare
  3. 7 Botswana 15,858 ha compare
  4. 9 Mozambique 5,396 ha compare
  5. 10 Mexico 4,676 ha compare
  6. 11 Zambia 4,064 ha compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — burned area in Brazil?
Closed shrubland — burned area in Brazil was 9,279 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — burned area recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 98,622 ha in 1998.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — burned area recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 1,903 ha in 2013.
How does Brazil rank for closed shrubland — burned area?
Brazil ranks 8th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — burned area rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 193.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Burned Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Burned Area
Unit
ha
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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