Cyprus vs Japan: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Cyprus
151.66 hectares
in 2024
Japan
152.97 hectares
in 2024
Cyprus rank
84th
Japan rank
82nd
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Cyprus
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 152.97 hectares against 151.66 hectares in Cyprus, a difference of 1.31 hectares.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Cyprus ahead.
Cyprus ranks 84th and Japan ranks 82nd of 152 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 112.22 hectares | 77.54 hectares | 34.68 hectares | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 123.44 hectares | 61.45 hectares | 61.99 hectares | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 184.29 hectares | 42.77 hectares | 141.52 hectares | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Cyprus or Japan?
- Japan, at 152.97 hectares against 151.66 hectares in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Cyprus and Japan?
- 1.31 hectares, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Japan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Japan rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Cyprus ranks 84th and Japan ranks 82nd of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to fire with no visible human conversion or agricultural activity afterward. Fires may be started by natural causes (e.g. lightning) or may be related to human activities (accidental or deliberate).