Drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany
Germany: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 33,003 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany, 2009–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.
Analysis
Germany recorded 33,003 Square kilometre for drought impact area on ecosystems in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,478.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany peaked at 33,010 Square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,091 Square kilometre, in 2014.
Germany ranks 3rd of 46 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany, year by year
| Year | Square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8,707 Square kilometre | — |
| 2010 | 8,631 Square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 10,428 Square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 10,541 Square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 2,428 Square kilometre | -77.0% |
| 2014 | 2,091 Square kilometre | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 3,343 Square kilometre | +59.9% |
| 2016 | 3,489 Square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 3,514 Square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 17,334 Square kilometre | +393.3% |
| 2019 | 25,018 Square kilometre | +44.3% |
| 2020 | 29,396 Square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 27,527 Square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 32,821 Square kilometre | +19.2% |
| 2023 | 33,010 Square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 33,003 Square kilometre | -0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 33,003 Square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,625 Square kilometre, 9.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Germany's 33,003 Square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,714 Square kilometre, 8.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +393.3% | 3,514 Square kilometre | 17,334 Square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,707 Square kilometre | 8,707 Square kilometre | 8,707 Square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 8,682 Square kilometre | 2,091 Square kilometre | 25,018 Square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,151 Square kilometre | 27,527 Square kilometre | 33,010 Square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany?
- Drought impact area on ecosystems in Germany was 33,003 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 33,010 Square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,091 Square kilometre in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,478.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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