Rice — Burning crop residues in Zambia

Zambia: Rice — Burning crop residues was 15,153 t in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)
15,153 t
World rank
72nd
of 134 countries
All-time high
27,178 t
in 2023
All-time low
0 t
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2050

Rice — Burning crop residues in Zambia, 1961–2050

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

Analysis

In 2050, rice — burning crop residues in Zambia stood at 15,153 t.

Over the whole period, rice — burning crop residues in Zambia peaked at 27,178 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.

Zambia ranks 72nd of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Rice — Burning crop residues in Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Rice — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Zambia, 1961 to 2050.
Year t Change
1961 0 t
1962 0 t
1963 0 t
1964 0 t
1965 0 t
1966 0 t
1967 0 t
1968 267.3 t
1969 556.6 t +108.2%
1970 612.15 t +10.0%
1971 467.5 t -23.6%
1972 390.5 t -16.5%
1973 495 t +26.8%
1974 586.3 t +18.4%
1975 929.5 t +58.5%
1976 1,230 t +32.3%
1977 1,210 t -1.6%
1978 2,090 t +72.7%
1979 1,705 t -18.4%
1980 2,805 t +64.5%
1981 2,949 t +5.1%
1982 3,256 t +10.4%
1983 3,858 t +18.5%
1984 4,807 t +24.6%
1985 5,886 t +22.4%
1986 5,722 t -2.8%
1987 4,779 t -16.5%
1988 5,826 t +21.9%
1989 7,046 t +20.9%
1990 5,243 t -25.6%
1991 7,398 t +41.1%
1992 7,903 t +6.8%
1993 7,591 t -3.9%
1994 3,947 t -48.0%
1995 5,360 t +35.8%
1996 5,438 t +1.5%
1997 6,827 t +25.5%
1998 4,986 t -27.0%
1999 8,867 t +77.8%
2000 6,763 t -23.7%
2001 5,098 t -24.6%
2002 5,097 t -0.0%
2003 4,099 t -19.6%
2004 5,326 t +30.0%
2005 5,702 t +7.1%
2006 7,897 t +38.5%
2007 6,660 t -15.7%
2008 9,552 t +43.4%
2009 14,070 t +47.3%
2010 16,933 t +20.4%
2011 15,120 t -10.7%
2012 14,446 t -4.5%
2013 17,392 t +20.4%
2014 18,264 t +5.0%
2015 9,849 t -46.1%
2016 12,148 t +23.3%
2017 16,266 t +33.9%
2018 16,663 t +2.4%
2019 13,517 t -18.9%
2020 13,616 t +0.7%
2021 24,328 t +78.7%
2022 21,770 t -10.5%
2023 27,178 t +24.8%
2030 11,933 t -56.1%
2050 15,153 t +27.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 91.54 t 0 t 556.6 t 9
1970s 971.58 t 390.5 t 2,090 t 10
1980s 4,693 t 2,805 t 7,046 t 10
1990s 6,356 t 3,947 t 8,867 t 10
2000s 7,027 t 4,099 t 14,070 t 10
2010s 15,060 t 9,849 t 18,264 t 10
2020s 21,723 t 13,616 t 27,178 t 4
2030s 11,933 t 11,933 t 11,933 t 1
2050s 15,153 t 15,153 t 15,153 t 1

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 69 Niger 16,300 t compare
  2. 70 Ukraine 15,566 t compare
  3. 71 Gambia 15,300 t compare
  4. 73 Bhutan 14,401 t compare
  5. 74 Chile 13,971 t compare
  6. 75 Portugal 13,778 t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rice — burning crop residues in Zambia?
Rice — burning crop residues in Zambia was 15,153 t in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest rice — burning crop residues recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 27,178 t in 2023.
What is the lowest rice — burning crop residues recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
How does Zambia rank for rice — burning crop residues?
Zambia ranks 72nd out of 134 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rice — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Rice — 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
184 places, 10,111 data points, 1961–2050
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Crops provides estimates of emissions associated with crop processes, namely 1) crop residues, 2) burning of crop residues, and 3) rice cultivation and the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including mineral and chemical fertilizers, to soils. Estimates are computed at Tier 1 following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 2006).