Drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria
Austria: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 1,390 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria stood at 1,390 Square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria peaked at 6,180 Square kilometre in 2009 and was at its lowest, 774 Square kilometre, in 2014.
That places Austria 35th out of 46 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.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,180 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 5,385 Square kilometre | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 4,818 Square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 4,798 Square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 799 Square kilometre | -83.3% |
| 2014 | 774 Square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,258 Square kilometre | +62.5% |
| 2016 | 1,207 Square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1,041 Square kilometre | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 1,514 Square kilometre | +45.4% |
| 2019 | 1,600 Square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 1,537 Square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 1,529 Square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1,400 Square kilometre | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 1,397 Square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1,390 Square kilometre | -0.5% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 1,390 Square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 38% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Austria's 1,390 Square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 37% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -83.3% | 4,798 Square kilometre | 799 Square kilometre |
| 2015 | +62.5% | 774 Square kilometre | 1,258 Square kilometre |
| 2018 | +45.4% | 1,041 Square kilometre | 1,514 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,180 Square kilometre | 6,180 Square kilometre | 6,180 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 2,319 Square kilometre | 774 Square kilometre | 5,385 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,451 Square kilometre | 1,390 Square kilometre | 1,537 Square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6222 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Austria was 1,390 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 6,180 Square kilometre in 2009.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 774 Square kilometre in 2014.
- How does Austria rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Austria ranks 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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