Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Paraguay
Paraguay: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 1,610 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Paraguay, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 1,610 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.5% on the previous year and down 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Paraguay peaked at 27,348 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 837.17 hectares, in 2004.
That places Paraguay 40th 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 | 4,422 hectares | 837.17 hectares | 10,304 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,607 hectares | 2,340 hectares | 11,012 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,612 hectares | 1,610 hectares | 27,348 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Paraguay?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Paraguay was 1,610 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 27,348 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 837.17 hectares in 2004.
- How does Paraguay rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Paraguay ranks 40th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.