Drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands

Netherlands: Drought impact area on ecosystems was 3,714 Square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,714 Square kilometre
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
18th
of 38 countries
All-time high
3,714 Square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
40 Square kilometre
in 2014
Years of data
16
2009–2024

Drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands, 2009–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2009201620242009: 41 Square kilometre2010: 42 Square kilometre2011: 63 Square kilometre2012: 63 Square kilometre2013: 41 Square kilometre2014: 40 Square kilometre2015: 42 Square kilometre2016: 42 Square kilometre2017: 45 Square kilometre2018: 2.1k Square kilometre2019: 2.4k Square kilometre2020: 3.3k Square kilometre2021: 3.3k Square kilometre2022: 3.7k Square kilometre2023: 3.7k Square kilometre2024: 3.7k Square kilometre

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands is 3,714 Square kilometre, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of up 9,185.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands peaked at 3,714 Square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 40 Square kilometre, in 2014.

That places Netherlands 18th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 41 Square kilometre 41 Square kilometre 41 Square kilometre 1
2010s 483.2 Square kilometre 40 Square kilometre 2,364 Square kilometre 10
2020s 3,559 Square kilometre 3,319 Square kilometre 3,714 Square kilometre 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 15 Czechia 4,558 Square kilometre compare
  2. 16 Portugal 4,245 Square kilometre compare
  3. 17 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,791 Square kilometre compare
  4. 19 Latvia 3,625 Square kilometre compare
  5. 20 Ireland 3,286 Square kilometre compare
  6. 21 Denmark 3,104 Square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands?
Drought impact area on ecosystems in Netherlands was 3,714 Square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 3,714 Square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest drought impact area on ecosystems recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 40 Square kilometre in 2014.
How does Netherlands rank for drought impact area on ecosystems?
Netherlands ranks 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is drought impact area on ecosystems rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 9,185.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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About this data

Indicator
Drought impact area on ecosystems
Unit
Square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 624 data points, 2009–2024
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