Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina
Argentina: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 7,084 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina is 7,084 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 78.5% on the previous year and up 217.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina peaked at 295,263 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,782 hectares, in 2010.
Argentina ranks 18th of 225 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 58,328 hectares | 4,551 hectares | 232,561 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 11,016 hectares | 1,782 hectares | 24,772 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,101 hectares | 7,084 hectares | 295,263 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Argentina was 7,084 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 295,263 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,782 hectares in 2010.
- How does Argentina rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Argentina ranks 18th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.