Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bolivia
Bolivia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 57,528 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia is 57,528 hectares, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 39.2% on the previous year and up 3,292.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bolivia peaked at 57,528 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,696 hectares, in 2014.
Bolivia ranks 4th 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 | 15,461 hectares | 6,161 hectares | 38,016 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,904 hectares | 1,696 hectares | 26,339 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,854 hectares | 18,289 hectares | 57,528 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bolivia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bolivia was 57,528 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 57,528 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,696 hectares in 2014.
- How does Bolivia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Bolivia ranks 4th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,292.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.