Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area in Namibia
Namibia: Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area was 42.79 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area in Namibia, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Namibia stood at 42.79 ha.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 93.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Namibia peaked at 3.35 million ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 2005.
That places Namibia 115th out of 221 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area in Namibia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 578,077 ha | — |
| 1991 | 578,077 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 578,077 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 578,077 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 578,077 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 578,077 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.25 million ha | +462.8% |
| 1997 | 2.91 million ha | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 3.35 million ha | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 3.17 million ha | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 3.34 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 18,872 ha | -99.4% |
| 2002 | 4,258 ha | -77.4% |
| 2003 | 599.1 ha | -85.9% |
| 2004 | 449.32 ha | -25.0% |
| 2005 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 21.4 ha | — |
| 2007 | 492.12 ha | +2200.0% |
| 2008 | 5,221 ha | +960.9% |
| 2009 | 898.65 ha | -82.8% |
| 2010 | 2,161 ha | +140.5% |
| 2011 | 3,102 ha | +43.6% |
| 2012 | 2,118 ha | -31.7% |
| 2013 | 1,519 ha | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 620.5 ha | -59.2% |
| 2015 | 1,391 ha | +124.1% |
| 2016 | 256.84 ha | -81.5% |
| 2017 | 235.36 ha | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 385.14 ha | +63.6% |
| 2019 | 534.91 ha | +38.9% |
| 2020 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 192.57 ha | — |
| 2022 | 85.59 ha | -55.6% |
| 2023 | 213.96 ha | +150.0% |
| 2024 | 42.79 ha | -80.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.62 million ha | 578,077 ha | 3.35 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 337,524 ha | 0 ha | 3.34 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,232 ha | 235.36 ha | 3,102 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.98 ha | 0 ha | 213.96 ha | 5 |
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More climate change data for Namibia
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,137 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,384 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 120.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 57.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 54.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2054 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.099 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Namibia?
- Savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Namibia was 42.79 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest savanna and woody savanna — burned area recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.35 million ha in 1998.
- What is the lowest savanna and woody savanna — burned area recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for savanna and woody savanna — burned area?
- Namibia ranks 115th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is savanna and woody savanna — burned area rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.