Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 1,846 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Nicaragua, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 1,846 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is down 58.7% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Nicaragua peaked at 5,366 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 257.59 hectares, in 2022.
That places Nicaragua 37th 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 | 3,322 hectares | 1,417 hectares | 5,366 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,316 hectares | 1,181 hectares | 3,563 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,734 hectares | 257.59 hectares | 4,465 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Nicaragua?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Nicaragua was 1,846 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 5,366 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 257.59 hectares in 2022.
- How does Nicaragua rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Nicaragua ranks 37th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.