Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area in Nepal
Nepal: Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area was 127,450 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Savanna and woody savanna — Burned Area in Nepal, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Nepal stood at 127,450 ha.
That represents a change of up 164.7% on the previous year and up 164.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Nepal peaked at 133,840 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3,558 ha, in 2002.
Nepal ranks 41st of 221 countries 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 in Nepal, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34,926 ha | — |
| 1991 | 34,926 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 34,926 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 34,926 ha | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 34,926 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 34,926 ha | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 5,263 ha | -84.9% |
| 1997 | 4,525 ha | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 6,772 ha | +49.7% |
| 1999 | 17,930 ha | +164.8% |
| 2000 | 8,618 ha | -51.9% |
| 2001 | 18,305 ha | +112.4% |
| 2002 | 3,558 ha | -80.6% |
| 2003 | 28,445 ha | +699.5% |
| 2004 | 30,349 ha | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 38,004 ha | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 12,924 ha | -66.0% |
| 2007 | 10,995 ha | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 36,376 ha | +230.8% |
| 2009 | 50,393 ha | +38.5% |
| 2010 | 39,931 ha | -20.8% |
| 2011 | 11,253 ha | -71.8% |
| 2012 | 30,802 ha | +173.7% |
| 2013 | 25,654 ha | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 48,184 ha | +87.8% |
| 2015 | 6,774 ha | -85.9% |
| 2016 | 133,840 ha | +1875.9% |
| 2017 | 17,833 ha | -86.7% |
| 2018 | 32,452 ha | +82.0% |
| 2019 | 61,904 ha | +90.8% |
| 2020 | 12,066 ha | -80.5% |
| 2021 | 110,024 ha | +811.9% |
| 2022 | 34,105 ha | -69.0% |
| 2023 | 48,140 ha | +41.2% |
| 2024 | 127,450 ha | +164.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,405 ha | 4,525 ha | 34,926 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,797 ha | 3,558 ha | 50,393 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,863 ha | 6,774 ha | 133,840 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 66,357 ha | 12,066 ha | 127,450 ha | 5 |
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More climate change data for Nepal
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,890 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,588 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 699.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,263 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,590 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 163.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Nepal?
- Savanna and woody savanna — burned area in Nepal was 127,450 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 133,840 ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest savanna and woody savanna — burned area recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,558 ha in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for savanna and woody savanna — burned area?
- Nepal ranks 41st out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is savanna and woody savanna — burned area rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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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.