Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait

Kuwait: Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) was 16.12 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
16.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 11.9%
World rank
20th
of 181 countries
All-time high
800 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-98.18 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
50
1973–2023

Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait, 1973–2023

0200400600800197319982023

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

Analysis

In 2023, maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait stood at 16.12 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 179.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -98.18 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Kuwait 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1973 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1973 200 % change on previous year
1974 -66.67 % change on previous year -133.3%
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 100 % change on previous year
1977 50 % change on previous year -50.0%
1978 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1979 33.33 % change on previous year
1980 25 % change on previous year -25.0%
1981 -80 % change on previous year -420.0%
1982 400 % change on previous year -600.0%
1983 20 % change on previous year -95.0%
1984 16.67 % change on previous year -16.7%
1986 -19.5 % change on previous year -217.0%
1987 1.56 % change on previous year -108.0%
1988 3.85 % change on previous year +146.2%
1989 -51.11 % change on previous year -1428.9%
1990 -16.67 % change on previous year -67.4%
1991 -98.18 % change on previous year +489.1%
1992 800 % change on previous year -914.8%
1993 266.67 % change on previous year -66.7%
1994 57.58 % change on previous year -78.4%
1995 30.77 % change on previous year -46.6%
1996 67.65 % change on previous year +119.9%
1997 0.8772 % change on previous year -98.7%
1998 81.74 % change on previous year +9218.3%
1999 -11.96 % change on previous year -114.6%
2000 46.74 % change on previous year -490.7%
2001 22.96 % change on previous year -50.9%
2002 62.05 % change on previous year +170.2%
2003 81.6 % change on previous year +31.5%
2004 -63.46 % change on previous year -177.8%
2005 3.64 % change on previous year -105.7%
2006 64.05 % change on previous year +1659.0%
2007 72.82 % change on previous year +13.7%
2008 -35.65 % change on previous year -149.0%
2009 -16.44 % change on previous year -53.9%
2010 64.54 % change on previous year -492.5%
2011 72.09 % change on previous year +11.7%
2012 -31.43 % change on previous year -143.6%
2013 -20.27 % change on previous year -35.5%
2014 79.15 % change on previous year -490.4%
2015 -49.62 % change on previous year -162.7%
2016 -42.89 % change on previous year -13.5%
2017 18.22 % change on previous year -142.5%
2018 -5.26 % change on previous year -128.9%
2019 146.43 % change on previous year -2882.1%
2020 1.37 % change on previous year -99.1%
2021 -16.68 % change on previous year -1318.6%
2022 18.3 % change on previous year -209.7%
2023 16.12 % change on previous year -11.9%

Kuwait compared with similar countries

  • Kuwait's 16.12 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -2.97 % change on previous year. (42 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1998 +9218.3% 0.8772 % change on previous year 81.74 % change on previous year
2019 +2882.1% -5.26 % change on previous year 146.43 % change on previous year
2006 +1659.0% 3.64 % change on previous year 64.05 % change on previous year
1989 -1428.9% 3.85 % change on previous year -51.11 % change on previous year
2021 -1318.6% 1.37 % change on previous year -16.68 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 45.24 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 7
1980s 35.16 % change on previous year -80 % change on previous year 400 % change on previous year 9
1990s 117.85 % change on previous year -98.18 % change on previous year 800 % change on previous year 10
2000s 23.83 % change on previous year -63.46 % change on previous year 81.6 % change on previous year 10
2010s 23.1 % change on previous year -49.62 % change on previous year 146.43 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.78 % change on previous year -16.68 % change on previous year 18.3 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 17 Niger 19.92 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Guinea 19.67 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Sudan (former) 17.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Caribbean 0.3831 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 New Zealand 15.77 % change on previous year compare
  6. 22 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 15.08 % change on previous year compare
  7. 23 Kenya 14.97 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait?
Maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) in Kuwait was 16.12 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -98.18 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Kuwait rank for maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter)?
Kuwait ranks 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
Is maize (corn) — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter) rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 179.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Maize (corn) — 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 Maize (corn) — 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
Maize (corn) — 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
216 places, 11,661 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.