Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize
Belize: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 95,158 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize stood at 95,158 hectares.
That represents a change of up 43.8% on the previous year and up 569.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize peaked at 112,588 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5,946 hectares, in 2012.
That places Belize 75th out of 225 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35,491 hectares | 6,998 hectares | 85,155 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 40,392 hectares | 5,946 hectares | 112,588 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,093 hectares | 11,806 hectares | 95,158 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Belize was 95,158 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 112,588 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,946 hectares in 2012.
- How does Belize rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Belize ranks 75th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 569.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt by wildfires by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total land area burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares, across all land cover types.