Wheat — Burning crop residues in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Wheat — Burning crop residues was 1,657 t in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)
1,657 t
World rank
108th
of 125 countries
All-time high
38,696 t
in 1970
All-time low
65.6 t
in 1992
Years of data
65
1961–2050

Wheat — Burning crop residues in Republic of Korea, 1961–2050

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

Analysis

In 2050, wheat — burning crop residues in Republic of Korea stood at 1,657 t.

Over the whole period, wheat — burning crop residues in Republic of Korea peaked at 38,696 t in 1970 and was at its lowest, 65.6 t, in 1992.

That places Republic of Korea 108th out of 125 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Wheat — Burning crop residues in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Wheat — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Republic of Korea, 1961 to 2050.
Year t Change
1961 30,366 t
1962 32,648 t +7.5%
1963 33,576 t +2.8%
1964 35,817 t +6.7%
1965 37,172 t +3.8%
1966 37,503 t +0.9%
1967 37,182 t -0.9%
1968 38,602 t +3.8%
1969 37,493 t -2.9%
1970 38,696 t +3.2%
1971 34,660 t -10.4%
1972 25,094 t -27.6%
1973 17,287 t -31.1%
1974 14,591 t -15.6%
1975 17,484 t +19.8%
1976 14,688 t -16.0%
1977 10,606 t -27.8%
1978 6,836 t -35.5%
1979 5,236 t -23.4%
1980 11,147 t +112.9%
1981 7,877 t -29.3%
1982 7,862 t -0.2%
1983 10,578 t +34.5%
1984 2,564 t -75.8%
1985 1,228 t -52.1%
1986 618.8 t -49.6%
1987 494 t -20.2%
1988 301.2 t -39.0%
1989 145.6 t -51.7%
1990 117.6 t -19.2%
1991 71.2 t -39.5%
1992 65.6 t -7.9%
1993 218.8 t +233.5%
1994 232.8 t +6.4%
1995 924.8 t +297.3%
1996 1,115 t +20.5%
1997 735.2 t -34.1%
1998 548.8 t -25.4%
1999 613.2 t +11.7%
2000 367.6 t -40.1%
2001 366 t -0.4%
2002 723.2 t +97.6%
2003 1,312 t +81.5%
2004 1,517 t +15.6%
2005 958 t -36.8%
2006 695.2 t -27.4%
2007 771.2 t +10.9%
2008 1,020 t +32.2%
2009 2,027 t +98.8%
2010 5,019 t +147.6%
2011 5,218 t +4.0%
2012 3,787 t -27.4%
2013 2,949 t -22.1%
2014 2,872 t -2.6%
2015 4,030 t +40.3%
2016 4,176 t +3.6%
2017 3,713 t -11.1%
2018 2,640 t -28.9%
2019 1,494 t -43.4%
2020 2,090 t +39.8%
2021 2,490 t +19.1%
2022 3,304 t +32.7%
2023 4,640 t +40.5%
2030 1,391 t -70.0%
2050 1,657 t +19.1%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Wheat — Burning crop residues in Republic of Korea 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
1995 +297.3% 232.8 t 924.8 t
1993 +233.5% 65.6 t 218.8 t

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 35,596 t 30,366 t 38,602 t 9
1970s 18,518 t 5,236 t 38,696 t 10
1980s 4,282 t 145.6 t 11,147 t 10
1990s 464.28 t 65.6 t 1,115 t 10
2000s 975.68 t 366 t 2,027 t 10
2010s 3,590 t 1,494 t 5,218 t 10
2020s 3,131 t 2,090 t 4,640 t 4
2030s 1,391 t 1,391 t 1,391 t 1
2050s 1,657 t 1,657 t 1,657 t 1

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 105 Niger 2,155 t compare
  2. 106 Cyprus 2,130 t compare
  3. 107 Namibia 2,087 t compare
  4. 109 Chad 1,350 t compare
  5. 110 Malawi 1,271 t compare
  6. 111 Malta 1,050 t compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wheat — burning crop residues in Republic of Korea?
Wheat — burning crop residues in Republic of Korea was 1,657 t in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest wheat — burning crop residues recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 38,696 t in 1970.
What is the lowest wheat — burning crop residues recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 65.6 t in 1992.
How does Republic of Korea rank for wheat — burning crop residues?
Republic of Korea ranks 108th out of 125 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Wheat — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Wheat — 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
169 places, 9,743 data points, 1961–2050
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Crops provides estimates of emissions associated with crop processes, namely 1) crop residues, 2) burning of crop residues, and 3) rice cultivation and the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including mineral and chemical fertilizers, to soils. Estimates are computed at Tier 1 following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 2006).