Grassland β€” Burned Area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of

Mauritania, Islamic Republic of: Grassland β€” Burned Area was 176,086 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
176,086 ha
Change on year
down 30.2%
World rank
41st
of 215 countries
All-time high
805,209 ha
in 2007
All-time low
22,376 ha
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Grassland β€” Burned Area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of, 1990–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1990200720241990: 265.5k ha1991: 265.5k ha1992: 265.5k ha1993: 265.5k ha1994: 265.5k ha1995: 265.5k ha1996: 351.8k ha1997: 289.8k ha1998: 310.3k ha1999: 307.7k ha2000: 569.7k ha2001: 485.9k ha2002: 87.4k ha2003: 30.7k ha2004: 251.4k ha2005: 269.6k ha2006: 318.7k ha2007: 805.2k ha2008: 361.2k ha2009: 360.9k ha2010: 626.4k ha2011: 286.6k ha2012: 280.6k ha2013: 230.7k ha2014: 35.9k ha2015: 41.5k ha2016: 152.4k ha2017: 78.8k ha2018: 22.4k ha2019: 147.9k ha2020: 152.6k ha2021: 266.6k ha2022: 146.8k ha2023: 252.5k ha2024: 176.1k ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for grassland β€” burned area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of is 176,086 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 30.2% on the previous year and up 390.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grassland β€” burned area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of peaked at 805,209 ha in 2007 and was at its lowest, 22,376 ha, in 2018.

Mauritania, Islamic Republic of ranks 41st of 215 countries 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 285,226 ha 265,452 ha 351,812 ha 10
2000s 354,069 ha 30,718 ha 805,209 ha 10
2010s 190,335 ha 22,376 ha 626,383 ha 10
2020s 198,906 ha 146,762 ha 266,646 ha 5

Countries ranked near Mauritania, Islamic Republic of

  1. 38 Mongolia 262,973 ha compare
  2. 39 Cambodia 259,964 ha compare
  3. 40 Paraguay 179,328 ha compare
  4. 42 Ukraine 153,676 ha compare
  5. 43 Mexico 152,017 ha compare
  6. 44 Iraq 145,382 ha compare

See the full ranking of 273 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is grassland β€” burned area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
Grassland β€” burned area in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of was 176,086 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest grassland β€” burned area recorded in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 805,209 ha in 2007.
What is the lowest grassland β€” burned area recorded in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 22,376 ha in 2018.
How does Mauritania, Islamic Republic of rank for grassland β€” burned area?
Mauritania, Islamic Republic of ranks 41st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is grassland β€” burned area rising or falling in Mauritania, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 390.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Grassland β€” Burned Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Grassland β€” Burned Area
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 9,329 data points, 1990–2024
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