Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues in Congo

Congo: Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues was 2,282 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,282 t
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
23rd
of 219 countries
All-time high
185,494 t
in 1999
All-time low
0 t
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues in Congo, 1990–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200720241990: 19.4k t1991: 19.4k t1992: 19.4k t1993: 19.4k t1994: 19.4k t1995: 19.4k t1996: 16.3k t1997: 71.0k t1998: 42.2k t1999: 185.5k t2000: 13.7k t2001: 0 t2002: 22.8k t2003: 46.2k t2004: 63.9k t2005: 25.1k t2006: 9.7k t2007: 2.3k t2008: 9.1k t2009: 2.9k t2010: 9.1k t2011: 8.0k t2012: 3.4k t2013: 6.8k t2014: 3.4k t2015: 5.7k t2016: 2.3k t2017: 570.6 t2018: 3.4k t2019: 2.3k t2020: 570.6 t2021: 2.3k t2022: 1.7k t2023: 1.1k t2024: 2.3k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed shrubland — burning crop residues in Congo stood at 2,282 t.

The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — burning crop residues in Congo peaked at 185,494 t in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2001.

That places Congo 23rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Congo, 1990 to 2024.
Year t Change
1990 19,439 t
1991 19,439 t +0.0%
1992 19,439 t +0.0%
1993 19,439 t +0.0%
1994 19,439 t +0.0%
1995 19,439 t +0.0%
1996 16,322 t -16.0%
1997 70,952 t +334.7%
1998 42,218 t -40.5%
1999 185,494 t +339.4%
2000 13,661 t -92.6%
2001 0 t -100.0%
2002 22,824 t
2003 46,219 t +102.5%
2004 63,909 t +38.3%
2005 25,107 t -60.7%
2006 9,700 t -61.4%
2007 2,282 t -76.5%
2008 9,130 t +300.0%
2009 2,853 t -68.7%
2010 9,130 t +220.0%
2011 7,988 t -12.5%
2012 3,424 t -57.1%
2013 6,847 t +100.0%
2014 3,424 t -50.0%
2015 5,706 t +66.7%
2016 2,282 t -60.0%
2017 570.6 t -75.0%
2018 3,424 t +500.0%
2019 2,282 t -33.3%
2020 570.6 t -75.0%
2021 2,282 t +300.0%
2022 1,712 t -25.0%
2023 1,141 t -33.3%
2024 2,282 t +100.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 43,162 t 16,322 t 185,494 t 10
2000s 19,568 t 0 t 63,909 t 10
2010s 4,508 t 570.6 t 9,130 t 10
2020s 1,598 t 570.6 t 2,282 t 5

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 20 Cabo Verde 0 t
  2. 20 Côte d'Ivoire 0 t compare
  3. 20 Kenya 5,135 t compare
  4. 21 Nigeria 2,853 t compare
  5. 22 Guyana 2,282 t compare
  6. 24 China 1,722 t compare
  7. 24 China, mainland 1,722 t compare
  8. 26 Cameroon 1,712 t compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — burning crop residues in Congo?
Closed shrubland — burning crop residues in Congo was 2,282 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 185,494 t in 1999.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — burning crop residues recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2001.
How does Congo rank for closed shrubland — burning crop residues?
Congo ranks 23rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — burning crop residues rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Closed 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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