Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Venezuela
Venezuela: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 7,728 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela is 7,728 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 263.6% on the previous year and up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Venezuela peaked at 14,146 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 686.91 hectares, in 2011.
Venezuela ranks 17th of 225 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 3,848 hectares | 1,996 hectares | 6,933 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,750 hectares | 686.91 hectares | 14,146 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,812 hectares | 1,245 hectares | 7,728 hectares | 5 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5589 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Venezuela?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Venezuela was 7,728 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 14,146 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 686.91 hectares in 2011.
- How does Venezuela rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Venezuela ranks 17th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.