Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ecuador
Ecuador: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 4,765 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ecuador, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 4,765 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is down 23.7% on the previous year and up 1,287.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ecuador peaked at 10,540 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 85.86 hectares, in 2008.
That places Ecuador 22nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 694.96 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 2,211 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,582 hectares | 343.45 hectares | 10,540 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,679 hectares | 407.85 hectares | 6,247 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ecuador?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ecuador was 4,765 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 10,540 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.86 hectares in 2008.
- How does Ecuador rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Ecuador ranks 22nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,287.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.