Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth in Western Africa

Western Africa: Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth was 6.91 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 277.8%
Rank
4th
of 35 groups
All-time high
31.22 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-21.03 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth in Western Africa, 1962–2023

-2002040196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth in Western Africa stood at 6.91 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 277.8% on the previous year and up 215.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth in Western Africa peaked at 31.22 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -21.03 % change on previous year, in 1974.

That places Western Africa 4th out of 35 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth in Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 -4.51 % change on previous year
1963 -0.8474 % change on previous year -81.2%
1964 16.35 % change on previous year -2029.4%
1965 -5.2 % change on previous year -131.8%
1966 -6.03 % change on previous year +16.0%
1967 7.48 % change on previous year -224.1%
1968 -5.56 % change on previous year -174.3%
1969 3.51 % change on previous year -163.2%
1970 7.93 % change on previous year +125.8%
1971 -7.84 % change on previous year -198.8%
1972 -7.45 % change on previous year -4.9%
1973 5.26 % change on previous year -170.6%
1974 -21.03 % change on previous year -499.8%
1975 21.36 % change on previous year -201.6%
1976 -8.56 % change on previous year -140.1%
1977 -8.53 % change on previous year -0.3%
1978 -0.0068 % change on previous year -99.9%
1979 5.13 % change on previous year -75705.2%
1980 -0.6128 % change on previous year -112.0%
1981 2.19 % change on previous year -457.5%
1982 5.54 % change on previous year +152.9%
1983 27.94 % change on previous year +404.4%
1984 11.86 % change on previous year -57.6%
1985 9.55 % change on previous year -19.4%
1986 31.22 % change on previous year +226.9%
1987 14.01 % change on previous year -55.1%
1988 1.69 % change on previous year -88.0%
1989 6.31 % change on previous year +274.3%
1990 18.22 % change on previous year +188.7%
1991 2.01 % change on previous year -89.0%
1992 2.16 % change on previous year +7.4%
1993 3.14 % change on previous year +45.3%
1994 2.31 % change on previous year -26.4%
1995 -0.5522 % change on previous year -123.9%
1996 -14.08 % change on previous year +2449.0%
1997 0.2889 % change on previous year -102.1%
1998 -3.08 % change on previous year -1167.5%
1999 -3.04 % change on previous year -1.5%
2000 -8.22 % change on previous year +170.6%
2001 5.74 % change on previous year -169.8%
2002 6.36 % change on previous year +10.8%
2003 2.84 % change on previous year -55.3%
2004 -0.6513 % change on previous year -122.9%
2005 6.06 % change on previous year -1029.7%
2006 5.68 % change on previous year -6.1%
2007 0.3198 % change on previous year -94.4%
2008 5.47 % change on previous year +1612.1%
2009 -5.68 % change on previous year -203.7%
2010 14.91 % change on previous year -362.5%
2011 17.15 % change on previous year +15.0%
2012 5.66 % change on previous year -67.0%
2013 2.19 % change on previous year -61.3%
2014 5.05 % change on previous year +130.1%
2015 -5.16 % change on previous year -202.2%
2016 6.41 % change on previous year -224.3%
2017 7.98 % change on previous year +24.6%
2018 2.89 % change on previous year -63.8%
2019 6.54 % change on previous year +126.2%
2020 -7.62 % change on previous year -216.4%
2021 6.35 % change on previous year -183.3%
2022 -3.89 % change on previous year -161.3%
2023 6.91 % change on previous year -277.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth in Western Africa 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
1979 +75705.2% -0.0068 % change on previous year 5.13 % change on previous year
1996 -2449.0% -0.5522 % change on previous year -14.08 % change on previous year
1964 +2029.4% -0.8474 % change on previous year 16.35 % change on previous year
2008 +1612.1% 0.3198 % change on previous year 5.47 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.6508 % change on previous year -6.03 % change on previous year 16.35 % change on previous year 8
1970s -1.37 % change on previous year -21.03 % change on previous year 21.36 % change on previous year 10
1980s 10.97 % change on previous year -0.6128 % change on previous year 31.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.7374 % change on previous year -14.08 % change on previous year 18.22 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.79 % change on previous year -8.22 % change on previous year 6.36 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.36 % change on previous year -5.16 % change on previous year 17.15 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.4388 % change on previous year -7.62 % change on previous year 6.91 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 1 Lesotho 66.6 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Mauritius 50 % change on previous year compare
  3. 2 Qatar 50 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Benin 49.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 5 Mozambique 47.91 % change on previous year compare
  6. 6 Australia 47.82 % change on previous year compare
  7. 7 Australia and New Zealand 40.19 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth in Western Africa?
Maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth in Western Africa was 6.91 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 31.22 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -21.03 % change on previous year in 1974.
How does Western Africa rank for maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth?
Western Africa ranks 4th out of 35 groups with data for 2023.
Is maize (corn) — burning crop residues (emissions ch4), annual growth rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 215.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 11,534 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Maize (corn) — Burning crop residues (Emissions CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.