Savanna — Burning crop residues in France

France: Savanna — Burning crop residues was 440.98 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
440.98 t
Change on year
down 96.3%
World rank
101st
of 221 countries
All-time high
62,160 t
in 2019
All-time low
0 t
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Burning crop residues in France, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1990200720241990: 12.5k t1991: 12.5k t1992: 12.5k t1993: 12.5k t1994: 12.5k t1995: 12.5k t1996: 274.9 t1997: 1.2k t1998: 1.3k t1999: 350.1 t2000: 209.3 t2001: 2.6k t2002: 5.3k t2003: 18.4k t2004: 7.7k t2005: 37.8k t2006: 1.8k t2007: 881.8 t2008: 24.0k t2009: 16.2k t2010: 12.2k t2011: 3.3k t2012: 43.6k t2013: 1.5k t2014: 23.6k t2015: 2.5k t2016: 11.8k t2017: 37.6k t2018: 0 t2019: 62.2k t2020: 4.6k t2021: 8.1k t2022: 21.6k t2023: 12.0k t2024: 441 t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — burning crop residues in France stood at 440.98 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 96.3% on the previous year and down 98.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — burning crop residues in France peaked at 62,160 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2018.

That places France 101st 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 — Burning crop residues in France, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in France, 1990 to 2024.
Year t Change
1990 12,518 t
1991 12,518 t +0.0%
1992 12,518 t +0.0%
1993 12,518 t +0.0%
1994 12,518 t +0.0%
1995 12,518 t +0.0%
1996 274.9 t -97.8%
1997 1,195 t +334.8%
1998 1,337 t +11.9%
1999 350.06 t -73.8%
2000 209.33 t -40.2%
2001 2,557 t +1121.7%
2002 5,291 t +106.9%
2003 18,429 t +248.3%
2004 7,671 t -58.4%
2005 37,824 t +393.1%
2006 1,764 t -95.3%
2007 881.82 t -50.0%
2008 23,982 t +2619.6%
2009 16,227 t -32.3%
2010 12,168 t -25.0%
2011 3,262 t -73.2%
2012 43,643 t +1237.8%
2013 1,500 t -96.6%
2014 23,630 t +1475.7%
2015 2,469 t -89.6%
2016 11,815 t +378.5%
2017 37,649 t +218.7%
2018 0 t -100.0%
2019 62,160 t
2020 4,585 t -92.6%
2021 8,112 t +76.9%
2022 21,616 t +166.5%
2023 11,991 t -44.5%
2024 440.98 t -96.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,827 t 274.9 t 12,518 t 10
2000s 11,484 t 209.33 t 37,824 t 10
2010s 19,829 t 0 t 62,160 t 10
2020s 9,349 t 440.98 t 21,616 t 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 98 Japan 1,056 t compare
  2. 99 China, Taiwan Province of 790.23 t compare
  3. 100 Hungary 441.27 t compare
  4. 102 Tunisia 440.19 t compare
  5. 103 Lebanon 439.9 t compare
  6. 104 Cyprus 351.99 t compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — burning crop residues in France?
Savanna — burning crop residues in France was 440.98 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — burning crop residues recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 62,160 t in 2019.
What is the lowest savanna — burning crop residues recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2018.
How does France rank for savanna — burning crop residues?
France ranks 101st out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — burning crop residues rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter)
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 9,364 data points, 1990–2024
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