Savanna and woody savanna … Burning annual growth rate in Ghana
Ghana: Savanna and woody savanna … Burning annual growth rate was 38.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Savanna and woody savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned) in Ghana, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) in Ghana stood at 38.37 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 194.3% on the previous year and up 261.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) in Ghana peaked at 115.69 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -73.75 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Ghana 43rd out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Savanna and woody savanna … Burning annual growth rate in Ghana, year by year
| 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 | 115.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1998 | 16.36 % change on previous year | -699.1% |
| 1999 | -22.26 % change on previous year | -236.1% |
| 2000 | 39.36 % change on previous year | -276.8% |
| 2001 | -73.75 % change on previous year | -287.4% |
| 2002 | -12.01 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2003 | 43.86 % change on previous year | -465.2% |
| 2004 | -13.58 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2005 | 46.09 % change on previous year | -439.4% |
| 2006 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 2007 | -18 % change on previous year | +398.2% |
| 2008 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2009 | -6.96 % change on previous year | -484.1% |
| 2010 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 2011 | 7.81 % change on previous year | +320.9% |
| 2012 | -14.31 % change on previous year | -283.2% |
| 2013 | 11.65 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 2014 | -23.79 % change on previous year | -304.1% |
| 2015 | 24.82 % change on previous year | -204.3% |
| 2016 | -19.04 % change on previous year | -176.7% |
| 2017 | -21.28 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 25.36 % change on previous year | -219.1% |
| 2019 | -30.55 % change on previous year | -220.5% |
| 2020 | 74.59 % change on previous year | -344.2% |
| 2021 | -51.61 % change on previous year | -169.2% |
| 2022 | 71.6 % change on previous year | -238.7% |
| 2023 | -40.68 % change on previous year | -156.8% |
| 2024 | 38.37 % change on previous year | -194.3% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 38.37 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -24.36 % change on previous year. (38 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 38.37 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.57 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.89 % change on previous year | -22.26 % change on previous year | 115.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.3222 % change on previous year | -73.75 % change on previous year | 46.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.75 % change on previous year | -30.55 % change on previous year | 25.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.45 % change on previous year | -51.61 % change on previous year | 74.59 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 40 Guatemala 49.47 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Mexico 40.22 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Central African Republic 39.54 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Burundi 34.87 % change on previous year compare
- 45 China, Taiwan Province of 31.76 % change on previous year compare
- 46 India 29.37 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Ghana
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 63.84 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,693 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,979 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 142.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,417 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 670.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 746.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) in Ghana?
- Savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) in Ghana was 38.37 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 115.69 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was -73.75 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned)?
- Ghana ranks 43rd out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is savanna and woody savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned) rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna and woody savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna and woody savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Savanna and woody savanna — Burning crop residues Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna and woody savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.