Drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium
Belgium: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 4,594 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium is 4,594 Square kilometre, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1,141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium peaked at 4,621 Square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Square kilometre, in 2009.
That places Belgium 16th out of 46 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.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 24 Square kilometre | — |
| 2011 | 338 Square kilometre | +1308.3% |
| 2012 | 338 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 370 Square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 370 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 372 Square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 382 Square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 556 Square kilometre | +45.5% |
| 2018 | 1,823 Square kilometre | +227.9% |
| 2019 | 1,967 Square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 3,511 Square kilometre | +78.5% |
| 2021 | 3,198 Square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 4,621 Square kilometre | +44.5% |
| 2023 | 4,594 Square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 4,594 Square kilometre | +0.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 4,594 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 4,594 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1308.3% | 24 Square kilometre | 338 Square kilometre |
| 2018 | +227.9% | 556 Square kilometre | 1,823 Square kilometre |
| 2020 | +78.5% | 1,967 Square kilometre | 3,511 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Square kilometre | 0 Square kilometre | 0 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 654 Square kilometre | 24 Square kilometre | 1,967 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,104 Square kilometre | 3,198 Square kilometre | 4,621 Square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Belgium was 4,594 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 4,621 Square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Square kilometre in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Belgium ranks 16th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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