Closed shrubland — Burned Area in Small island developing States (SIDS)

Small island developing States (SIDS): Closed shrubland — Burned Area was 106.87 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
106.87 ha
Rank
6th
of 21 regions
All-time high
11,586 ha
in 1997
All-time low
0 ha
in 2004
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Burned Area in Small island developing States (SIDS), 1990–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k1990200720241990: 2.1k ha1991: 2.1k ha1992: 2.1k ha1993: 2.1k ha1994: 2.1k ha1995: 2.1k ha1996: 3.5k ha1997: 11.6k ha1998: 3.2k ha1999: 6.0k ha2000: 3.2k ha2001: 235.4 ha2002: 449.6 ha2003: 21.4 ha2004: 0 ha2005: 428.1 ha2006: 21.4 ha2007: 0 ha2008: 21.4 ha2009: 149.9 ha2010: 0 ha2011: 42.8 ha2012: 21.4 ha2013: 21.4 ha2014: 106.9 ha2015: 406.1 ha2016: 42.8 ha2017: 0 ha2018: 107 ha2019: 42.7 ha2020: 21.4 ha2021: 21.4 ha2022: 21.4 ha2023: 0 ha2024: 106.9 ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed shrubland — burned area in Small island developing States (SIDS) stood at 106.87 ha.

The figure is down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — burned area in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 11,586 ha in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 2004.

Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 6th of 21 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,714 ha 2,148 ha 11,586 ha 10
2000s 447.86 ha 0 ha 3,151 ha 10
2010s 79.13 ha 0 ha 406.13 ha 10
2020s 34.21 ha 0 ha 106.87 ha 5

Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)

  1. 4 Angola 266,628 ha compare
  2. 5 South Africa 36,154 ha compare
  3. 6 Namibia 17,439 ha compare
  4. 7 Botswana 15,858 ha compare
  5. 8 Brazil 9,279 ha compare
  6. 9 Mozambique 5,396 ha compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — burned area in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Closed shrubland — burned area in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 106.87 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — burned area recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 11,586 ha in 1997.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — burned area recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 2004.
How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for closed shrubland — burned area?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 6th out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — burned area 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 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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