Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South Sudan

South Sudan: Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate was 14.51 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.51 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 19.1%
World rank
63rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
50.31 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-42.52 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2013–2024

-40-2002040602013201820242013: -6.3 % change on previous year2014: 0.084 % change on previous year2015: 3.6 % change on previous year2016: 5.1 % change on previous year2017: -12.7 % change on previous year2018: 20.7 % change on previous year2019: -42.5 % change on previous year2020: 50.3 % change on previous year2021: -6.5 % change on previous year2022: -19 % change on previous year2023: 12.2 % change on previous year2024: 14.5 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in South Sudan is 14.51 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 19.1% on the previous year and up 17,146.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 50.31 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -42.52 % change on previous year, in 2019.

South Sudan ranks 63rd of 193 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 fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Savanna fires — Burned Area, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2013 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2013 -6.26 % change on previous year —
2014 0.0841 % change on previous year -101.3%
2015 3.6 % change on previous year +4173.9%
2016 5.14 % change on previous year +42.9%
2017 -12.73 % change on previous year -347.8%
2018 20.75 % change on previous year -263.0%
2019 -42.52 % change on previous year -304.9%
2020 50.31 % change on previous year -218.3%
2021 -6.5 % change on previous year -112.9%
2022 -18.97 % change on previous year +192.0%
2023 12.18 % change on previous year -164.2%
2024 14.51 % change on previous year +19.1%

South Sudan compared with similar countries

  • South Sudan's 14.51 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.68 % change on previous year, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • South Sudan's 14.51 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.11 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -4.56 % change on previous year -42.52 % change on previous year 20.75 % change on previous year 7
2020s 10.31 % change on previous year -18.97 % change on previous year 50.31 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 60 Lesotho 19.97 % change on previous year compare
  2. 61 Mali 18.85 % change on previous year compare
  3. 62 Mexico 17.05 % change on previous year compare
  4. 64 Sudan (former) 13.95 % change on previous year
  5. 65 Cambodia 12.74 % change on previous year compare
  6. 66 Guinea 12.36 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
Savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 14.51 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 50.31 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -42.52 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does South Sudan rank for savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate?
South Sudan ranks 63rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna fires — burned area, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 17,146.6%. 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 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.