Savanna: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry) … annual in South Sudan

South Sudan: Savanna: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry) … annual was 22.47 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
22.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 690.7%
World rank
48th
of 175 countries
All-time high
57.2 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-42.92 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual in South Sudan, 2013–2024

-50-25025502013201820242013: -6.6 % change on previous year2014: 8.2 % change on previous year2015: -2.4 % change on previous year2016: 10.2 % change on previous year2017: -5.8 % change on previous year2018: 15.6 % change on previous year2019: -42.9 % change on previous year2020: 57.2 % change on previous year2021: -13.2 % change on previous year2022: -11.8 % change on previous year2023: 2.8 % change on previous year2024: 22.5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 22.47 % change on previous year for savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 690.7% on the previous year and up 175.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual in South Sudan peaked at 57.2 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -42.92 % change on previous year, in 2019.

South Sudan ranks 48th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Savanna: Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry) … annual in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2013 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2013 -6.58 % change on previous year —
2014 8.17 % change on previous year -224.1%
2015 -2.36 % change on previous year -128.9%
2016 10.25 % change on previous year -533.5%
2017 -5.8 % change on previous year -156.6%
2018 15.63 % change on previous year -369.4%
2019 -42.92 % change on previous year -374.6%
2020 57.2 % change on previous year -233.3%
2021 -13.21 % change on previous year -123.1%
2022 -11.85 % change on previous year -10.3%
2023 2.84 % change on previous year -124.0%
2024 22.47 % change on previous year +690.7%

South Sudan compared with similar countries

  • South Sudan's 22.47 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.73 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • South Sudan's 22.47 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.64 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -3.37 % change on previous year -42.92 % change on previous year 15.63 % change on previous year 7
2020s 11.49 % change on previous year -13.21 % change on previous year 57.2 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 45 Mexico 32.76 % change on previous year compare
  2. 46 China, Taiwan Province of 31.76 % change on previous year compare
  3. 47 Nigeria 26.88 % change on previous year compare
  4. 49 Sudan (former) 16.12 % change on previous year
  5. 50 Togo 12.9 % change on previous year compare
  6. 51 India 12.49 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual in South Sudan?
Savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual in South Sudan was 22.47 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 57.2 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -42.92 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does South Sudan rank for savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual?
South Sudan ranks 48th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — burning crop residues (biomass burned, dry matter), annual rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 175.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
207 places, 5,618 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.