Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bahamas
Bahamas: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 558.11 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bahamas, 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 Bahamas is 558.11 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1,200.0% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bahamas peaked at 1,503 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 42.93 hectares, in 2023.
That places Bahamas 52nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 606.41 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 1,503 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 461.52 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 944.5 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 416.44 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,116 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bahamas?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bahamas was 558.11 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 Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 1,503 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.93 hectares in 2023.
- How does Bahamas rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Bahamas ranks 52nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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.