Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guyana
Guyana: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 1,181 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guyana, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 1,181 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of up 816.7% on the previous year and up 511.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guyana peaked at 1,696 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2011.
That places Guyana 46th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 214.66 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 1,116 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 407.85 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,696 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 317.69 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 1,181 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guyana?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Guyana was 1,181 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 1,696 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2011.
- How does Guyana rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Guyana ranks 46th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 511.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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.