Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in French Guiana

French Guiana: Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate was -97.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-97.09 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 115.0%
World rank
145th
of 193 countries
All-time high
713.64 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
29
1991–2024

Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in French Guiana, 1991–2024

-20002004006008001991200720241991: 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: -56 % change on previous year1997: 48.2 % change on previous year1998: -54.1 % change on previous year1999: 11.1 % change on previous year2000: -98.1 % change on previous year2002: -26.5 % change on previous year2003: 58.3 % change on previous year2004: 112.3 % change on previous year2005: 37.2 % change on previous year2006: -79.5 % change on previous year2007: -35.3 % change on previous year2008: 713.6 % change on previous year2009: -57.5 % change on previous year2010: -1.3 % change on previous year2011: -100 % change on previous year2013: -100 % change on previous year2015: -42.6 % change on previous year2016: 287.1 % change on previous year2017: -99.2 % change on previous year2019: -81.2 % change on previous year2020: -61.5 % change on previous year2021: -100 % change on previous year2023: 647.8 % change on previous year2024: -97.1 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in French Guiana stood at -97.09 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 115.0% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in French Guiana peaked at 713.64 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2011.

That places French Guiana 145th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in French Guiana, year by year

Annual values for Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in French Guiana, 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 -56.03 % change on previous year —
1997 48.17 % change on previous year -186.0%
1998 -54.09 % change on previous year -212.3%
1999 11.09 % change on previous year -120.5%
2000 -98.11 % change on previous year -984.8%
2002 -26.53 % change on previous year -73.0%
2003 58.33 % change on previous year -319.9%
2004 112.28 % change on previous year +92.5%
2005 37.19 % change on previous year -66.9%
2006 -79.52 % change on previous year -313.8%
2007 -35.29 % change on previous year -55.6%
2008 713.64 % change on previous year -2122.0%
2009 -57.54 % change on previous year -108.1%
2010 -1.32 % change on previous year -97.7%
2011 -100 % change on previous year +7500.9%
2013 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2015 -42.59 % change on previous year -57.4%
2016 287.1 % change on previous year -774.0%
2017 -99.17 % change on previous year -134.5%
2019 -81.16 % change on previous year -18.2%
2020 -61.54 % change on previous year -24.2%
2021 -100 % change on previous year +62.5%
2023 647.82 % change on previous year -747.8%
2024 -97.09 % change on previous year -115.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in French Guiana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2011 -7500.9% -1.32 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year
2008 +2122.0% -35.29 % change on previous year 713.64 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -5.65 % change on previous year -56.03 % change on previous year 48.17 % change on previous year 9
2000s 69.38 % change on previous year -98.11 % change on previous year 713.64 % change on previous year 9
2010s -19.59 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 287.1 % change on previous year 7
2020s 97.3 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 647.82 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near French Guiana

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  3. 144 Croatia -96.47 % change on previous year compare
  4. 146 Hungary -99.11 % change on previous year compare
  5. 147 Malaysia -99.17 % change on previous year compare
  6. 148 Austria -100 % change on previous year compare
  7. 148 Belgium -100 % change on previous year compare
  8. 148 Barbados -100 % change on previous year compare
  9. 148 Switzerland -100 % change on previous year compare
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  11. 148 Czechia -100 % change on previous year compare
  12. 148 Djibouti -100 % change on previous year compare
  13. 148 Denmark -100 % change on previous year compare
  14. 148 Finland -100 % change on previous year compare
  15. 148 Gibraltar -100 % change on previous year compare
  16. 148 Grenada -100 % change on previous year compare
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  19. 148 Ireland -100 % change on previous year compare
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  22. 148 Kuwait -100 % change on previous year compare
  23. 148 Libya -100 % change on previous year compare
  24. 148 Liechtenstein -100 % change on previous year compare
  25. 148 Latvia -100 % change on previous year compare
  26. 148 Montenegro -100 % change on previous year compare
  27. 148 Mauritius -100 % change on previous year compare
  28. 148 Norway -100 % change on previous year compare
  29. 148 Oman -100 % change on previous year compare
  30. 148 Puerto Rico -100 % change on previous year compare
  31. 148 Palestine -100 % change on previous year compare
  32. 148 Solomon Islands -100 % change on previous year compare
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  34. 148 Slovakia -100 % change on previous year compare
  35. 148 Slovenia -100 % change on previous year compare
  36. 148 Sweden -100 % change on previous year compare
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  38. 148 Tajikistan -100 % change on previous year compare
  39. 148 Vanuatu -100 % change on previous year compare
  40. 148 Samoa -100 % change on previous year compare
  41. 148 Mayotte -100 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in French Guiana?
Savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in French Guiana was -97.09 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 713.64 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does French Guiana rank for savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate?
French Guiana ranks 145th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna fires — 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 fires — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Savanna fires — 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
225 places, 6,378 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna fires — Burned Area. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.