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 28th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 |
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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 28th out of 38 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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