Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands stood at 21.47 hectares. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 21.47 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
That places United States Virgin Islands 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.29 hectares | 0 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 5 |
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More reference data data for United States Virgin Islands
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2809 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6263 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3356 °C (2026)
- Annual precipitation 910.85 millimeters (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies -85.6 millimeters (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4764 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5083 °C (2025)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 73.1% (2024)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 6 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 91.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United States Virgin Islands was 21.47 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 United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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.