Savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate was -50 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-50 % change on previous year
World rank
97th
of 177 countries
All-time high
419.86 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
18
1991–2024

Savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1991–2024

-20002004001991200720241991: 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: -100 % change on previous year2002: -100 % change on previous year2004: -100 % change on previous year2007: -100 % change on previous year2009: -14.3 % change on previous year2010: -66.7 % change on previous year2012: -100 % change on previous year2017: -83.3 % change on previous year2018: -100 % change on previous year2021: 419.9 % change on previous year2022: -92.3 % change on previous year2023: 0 % change on previous year2024: -50 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded -50 % change on previous year for savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 419.86 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1996.

That places Afghanistan 97th out of 177 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 — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 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 -100 % change on previous year —
2002 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2004 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2007 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2009 -14.31 % change on previous year -85.7%
2010 -66.67 % change on previous year +366.0%
2012 -100 % change on previous year +50.0%
2017 -83.33 % change on previous year -16.7%
2018 -100 % change on previous year +20.0%
2021 419.86 % change on previous year -519.9%
2022 -92.31 % change on previous year -122.0%
2023 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2024 -50 % change on previous year —

Afghanistan compared with similar countries

  • Afghanistan's -50 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.42 % change on previous year. (21 countries reporting)
  • Afghanistan's -50 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -97.02 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (10 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -16.67 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 6
2000s -78.58 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -14.31 % change on previous year 4
2010s -87.5 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 4
2020s 69.39 % change on previous year -92.31 % change on previous year 419.86 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 94 Thailand -48.79 % change on previous year compare
  2. 95 Botswana -48.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 96 OECD -49.12 % change on previous year compare
  4. 98 Spain -50.13 % change on previous year compare
  5. 99 Panama -50.37 % change on previous year compare
  6. 100 China -60.02 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
Savanna — burned area, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was -50 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 419.86 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest savanna — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Afghanistan rank for savanna — burned area, annual growth rate?
Afghanistan ranks 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna — Burned Area, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
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
209 places, 5,628 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.