Guatemala vs Venezuela: Tree cover loss from wildfires

Guatemala
50,585 hectares
in 2024
Venezuela
48,258 hectares
in 2024
Guatemala rank
12th
Venezuela rank
13th

Tree cover loss from wildfires over time

  • Guatemala
  • Venezuela
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 50,585 hectares against 48,258 hectares in Venezuela, a difference of 2,327 hectares.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Venezuela ahead.

Guatemala ranks 12th and Venezuela ranks 13th of 152 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Venezuela in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Venezuela Difference Ahead
2000s 1,173 hectares 4,233 hectares 3,060 hectares Venezuela
2010s 3,514 hectares 15,534 hectares 12,020 hectares Venezuela
2020s 16,190 hectares 15,868 hectares 322.19 hectares Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Guatemala or Venezuela?
Guatemala, at 50,585 hectares against 48,258 hectares in Venezuela as of 2024.
What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Guatemala and Venezuela?
2,327 hectares, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Venezuela?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Guatemala and Venezuela rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Guatemala ranks 12th and Venezuela ranks 13th 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

Indicator
Tree cover loss from wildfires
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
152 places, 3,353 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

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).