Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize
Belize: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 515.18 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize stood at 515.18 hectares.
The figure is up 1,100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize peaked at 1,159 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2009.
That places Belize 54th 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 | 316.62 hectares | 0 hectares | 815.7 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 461.52 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 1,159 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 373.51 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 515.18 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Belize was 515.18 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 Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 1,159 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2009.
- How does Belize rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Belize ranks 54th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,100.0%. 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 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.