Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cuba
Cuba: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 987.43 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cuba, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 987.43 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cuba peaked at 4,551 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 257.59 hectares, in 2003.
Cuba ranks 48th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 | 1,798 hectares | 257.59 hectares | 4,551 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,001 hectares | 493.71 hectares | 3,778 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,284 hectares | 622.51 hectares | 2,082 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cuba?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cuba was 987.43 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 4,551 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 257.59 hectares in 2003.
- How does Cuba rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Cuba ranks 48th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.