Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala
Guatemala: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 21.47 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is down 66.7% on the previous year and down 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala peaked at 257.59 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2004.
That places Guatemala 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 99.28 hectares | 0 hectares | 214.66 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 124.5 hectares | 0 hectares | 257.59 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.52 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala was 21.47 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 257.59 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2004.
- How does Guatemala rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Guatemala ranks 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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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About this data
Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.