Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras
Honduras: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 1,438 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras is 1,438 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 59.9% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras peaked at 3,585 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 343.45 hectares, in 2021.
That places Honduras 41st 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 | 1,229 hectares | 343.45 hectares | 2,683 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 940.21 hectares | 450.79 hectares | 1,631 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,533 hectares | 343.45 hectares | 3,585 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Honduras was 1,438 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 3,585 hectares in 2023.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 343.45 hectares in 2021.
- How does Honduras rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Honduras ranks 41st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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.