Closed shrubland: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned) … annual in Cameroon

Cameroon: Closed shrubland: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned) … annual was 200 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
200 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 300.0%
World rank
4th
of 159 countries
All-time high
600 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
26
1991–2024

Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry) in Cameroon, 1991–2024

-20002004006001991200720241991: 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: 325.2 % change on previous year1997: -35.5 % change on previous year1998: 263.9 % change on previous year1999: -30.7 % change on previous year2000: -29.2 % change on previous year2001: -99.8 % change on previous year2002: -100 % change on previous year2004: 100 % change on previous year2005: 400 % change on previous year2006: -90 % change on previous year2007: 300 % change on previous year2008: -75 % change on previous year2009: -100 % change on previous year2011: -66.7 % change on previous year2012: 600 % change on previous year2013: -100 % change on previous year2015: -100 % change on previous year2017: -100 % change on previous year2021: -84.6 % change on previous year2022: -100 % change on previous year2024: 200 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) in Cameroon stood at 200 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 300.0% on the previous year and up 300.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) in Cameroon peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2002.

That places Cameroon 4th 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: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned) … annual in Cameroon, year by year

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate in Cameroon, 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 325.21 % change on previous year —
1997 -35.52 % change on previous year -110.9%
1998 263.87 % change on previous year -842.9%
1999 -30.66 % change on previous year -111.6%
2000 -29.19 % change on previous year -4.8%
2001 -99.77 % change on previous year +241.8%
2002 -100 % change on previous year +0.2%
2004 100 % change on previous year -200.0%
2005 400 % change on previous year +300.0%
2006 -90 % change on previous year -122.5%
2007 300 % change on previous year -433.3%
2008 -75 % change on previous year -125.0%
2009 -100 % change on previous year +33.3%
2011 -66.67 % change on previous year -33.3%
2012 600 % change on previous year -1000.0%
2013 -100 % change on previous year -116.7%
2015 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2017 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2021 -84.62 % change on previous year -15.4%
2022 -100 % change on previous year +18.2%
2024 200 % change on previous year -300.0%

Cameroon compared with similar countries

  • Cameroon's 200 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
  • Cameroon's 200 % 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 58.1 % change on previous year -35.52 % change on previous year 325.21 % change on previous year 9
2000s 34 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 400 % change on previous year 9
2010s 46.67 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 5
2020s 5.13 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  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. 3 Kenya 200.01 % 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
  6. 7 Namibia 160.38 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 191 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) in Cameroon?
Closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) in Cameroon was 200 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Cameroon rank for closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry)?
Cameroon ranks 4th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry) rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), 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 — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.