Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay
Uruguay: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 300.52 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay, 2002–2025
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2025, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay stood at 300.52 hectares.
That represents a change of up 600.0% on the previous year and up 250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay peaked at 429.32 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2014.
Uruguay ranks 59th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 171.73 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 85.86 hectares | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 321.99 hectares | +275.0% |
| 2005 | 236.12 hectares | -26.7% |
| 2006 | 429.32 hectares | +81.8% |
| 2007 | 64.4 hectares | -85.0% |
| 2008 | 279.06 hectares | +333.3% |
| 2009 | 64.4 hectares | -76.9% |
| 2010 | 107.33 hectares | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 21.47 hectares | -80.0% |
| 2012 | 107.33 hectares | +400.0% |
| 2013 | 193.19 hectares | +80.0% |
| 2014 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 85.86 hectares | — |
| 2016 | 150.26 hectares | +75.0% |
| 2017 | 64.4 hectares | -57.1% |
| 2018 | 128.8 hectares | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 321.99 hectares | +150.0% |
| 2020 | 107.33 hectares | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 107.33 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 236.12 hectares | +120.0% |
| 2023 | 193.19 hectares | -18.2% |
| 2024 | 42.93 hectares | -77.8% |
| 2025 | 300.52 hectares | +600.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 300.52 hectares is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 42.93 hectares, 7.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 206.61 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 429.32 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 118.06 hectares | 0 hectares | 321.99 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 164.57 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 300.52 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Uruguay was 300.52 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 429.32 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2014.
- How does Uruguay rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Uruguay ranks 59th out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.