Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Iceland

Iceland: Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was 50 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
50 % change on previous year
World rank
41st
of 181 countries
All-time high
50 % change on previous year
in 2023
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
13
1991–2023

Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Iceland, 1991–2023

-100-500501991200720231991: 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: -8.3 % change on previous year1997: -18.2 % change on previous year1998: 0 % change on previous year1999: 0 % change on previous year2000: 0 % change on previous year2001: -100 % change on previous year2007: -100 % change on previous year2023: 50 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Iceland is 50 % change on previous year, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.

Over the whole period, savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 50 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2001.

That places Iceland 41st out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Iceland, 1991 to 2023.
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 -8.33 % change on previous year —
1997 -18.18 % change on previous year +118.2%
1998 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1999 0 % change on previous year —
2000 0 % change on previous year —
2001 -100 % change on previous year —
2007 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2023 50 % change on previous year -150.0%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 50 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -64.28 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 50 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -80.98 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -2.95 % change on previous year -18.18 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 9
2000s -66.67 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 3
2020s 50 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 38 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 52.48 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Russian Federation 50.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Guyana 50.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 42 Guinea-Bissau 49.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Madagascar 48.13 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Burundi 47.91 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Iceland?
Savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Iceland was 50 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 50 % change on previous year in 2023.
What is the lowest savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Iceland rank for savanna fires — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
Iceland ranks 41st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Iceland. Statizoid, drawing on Statizoid (derived). Retrieved 10 October 2026, from https://climate.statizoid.com/stat/savanna-fires-emissions-ch4-annual-growth-rate/iceland/

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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
213 places, 6,267 data points, 1991–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Savanna fires — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.