Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala
Guatemala: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 64.4 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala, 2002–2025
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 64.4 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2025.
The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and down 25.0% 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 78th out of 225 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 64.4 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 214.66 hectares | +233.3% |
| 2004 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 150.26 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 64.4 hectares | -57.1% |
| 2007 | 150.26 hectares | +133.3% |
| 2008 | 107.33 hectares | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 42.93 hectares | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 64.4 hectares | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 42.93 hectares | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 107.33 hectares | +150.0% |
| 2013 | 107.33 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 214.66 hectares | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 85.86 hectares | -60.0% |
| 2016 | 257.59 hectares | +200.0% |
| 2017 | 193.19 hectares | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 171.73 hectares | — |
| 2020 | 64.4 hectares | -62.5% |
| 2021 | 21.47 hectares | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 85.86 hectares | +300.0% |
| 2023 | 64.4 hectares | -25.0% |
| 2024 | 21.47 hectares | -66.7% |
| 2025 | 64.4 hectares | +200.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 64.4 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.47 hectares, 3.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 64.4 hectares is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.93 hectares, 1.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
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 | 53.66 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guatemala was 64.4 hectares in 2025, 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 78th out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. 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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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.