Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in South America

South America: Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) was 44.41 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
44.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 692.8%
Rank
7th
of 32 groups
All-time high
191.99 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-54.16 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South America, 1991–2024

-500501001502001991200720241991: 0 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1993: 0 % change on previous year1994: 0 % change on previous year1995: 0 % change on previous year1996: -31.8 % change on previous year1997: 5.4 % change on previous year1998: 57.9 % change on previous year1999: -14.4 % change on previous year2000: -53.3 % change on previous year2001: 115.2 % change on previous year2002: 32.7 % change on previous year2003: -11.6 % change on previous year2004: 6.1 % change on previous year2005: 7.3 % change on previous year2006: -37 % change on previous year2007: 121.1 % change on previous year2008: -47.7 % change on previous year2009: -38.2 % change on previous year2010: 192 % change on previous year2011: -54.2 % change on previous year2012: 58 % change on previous year2013: -47 % change on previous year2014: 26.9 % change on previous year2015: 15.2 % change on previous year2016: -6.6 % change on previous year2017: 29.6 % change on previous year2018: -48.6 % change on previous year2019: 81.3 % change on previous year2020: 19.3 % change on previous year2021: -33.6 % change on previous year2022: 1.8 % change on previous year2023: -7.5 % change on previous year2024: 44.4 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in South America stood at 44.41 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 692.8% on the previous year and up 65.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in South America peaked at 191.99 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -54.16 % change on previous year, in 2011.

South America ranks 7th of 32 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate (Area) in South America, year by year

Annual values for Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South America, 1991 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
1996 -31.82 % change on previous year —
1997 5.38 % change on previous year -116.9%
1998 57.87 % change on previous year +975.9%
1999 -14.38 % change on previous year -124.8%
2000 -53.34 % change on previous year +271.0%
2001 115.25 % change on previous year -316.1%
2002 32.74 % change on previous year -71.6%
2003 -11.63 % change on previous year -135.5%
2004 6.14 % change on previous year -152.8%
2005 7.34 % change on previous year +19.6%
2006 -36.98 % change on previous year -603.6%
2007 121.07 % change on previous year -427.4%
2008 -47.75 % change on previous year -139.4%
2009 -38.18 % change on previous year -20.0%
2010 191.99 % change on previous year -602.8%
2011 -54.16 % change on previous year -128.2%
2012 57.98 % change on previous year -207.1%
2013 -47 % change on previous year -181.1%
2014 26.86 % change on previous year -157.2%
2015 15.19 % change on previous year -43.4%
2016 -6.56 % change on previous year -143.2%
2017 29.61 % change on previous year -551.1%
2018 -48.59 % change on previous year -264.1%
2019 81.3 % change on previous year -267.3%
2020 19.27 % change on previous year -76.3%
2021 -33.64 % change on previous year -274.5%
2022 1.78 % change on previous year -105.3%
2023 -7.49 % change on previous year -519.9%
2024 44.41 % change on previous year -692.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.89 % change on previous year -31.82 % change on previous year 57.87 % change on previous year 9
2000s 9.46 % change on previous year -53.34 % change on previous year 121.07 % change on previous year 10
2010s 24.66 % change on previous year -54.16 % change on previous year 191.99 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.87 % change on previous year -33.64 % change on previous year 44.41 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 4 Gambia 750 % change on previous year compare
  2. 5 Bahamas 470.58 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Ukraine 456.21 % change on previous year compare
  4. 7 Portugal 419.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 8 Serbia and Montenegro 400.05 % change on previous year compare
  6. 9 Ecuador 332.99 % change on previous year compare
  7. 10 Bangladesh 298.17 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 217 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in South America?
Savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in South America was 44.41 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 191.99 % change on previous year in 2010.
What is the lowest savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was -54.16 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does South America rank for savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate?
South America ranks 7th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is savanna and woody savanna — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 65.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
217 places, 5,907 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.