Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States
United States: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate was -49.43 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded -49.43 % change on previous year for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 120.1% on the previous year and down 331.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 246.14 % change on previous year in 2024 and was at its lowest, -69.91 % change on previous year, in 2013.
United States ranks 109th of 158 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.
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -34.42 % change on previous year | -832.0% |
| 2005 | 147.97 % change on previous year | -529.9% |
| 2006 | 21.26 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2007 | -19.39 % change on previous year | -191.2% |
| 2008 | -25.55 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2009 | -6.18 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 2010 | -35.44 % change on previous year | +473.9% |
| 2011 | 206.01 % change on previous year | -681.3% |
| 2012 | -7.65 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 2013 | -69.91 % change on previous year | +813.8% |
| 2014 | 79.25 % change on previous year | -213.4% |
| 2015 | -11.45 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2016 | 41.29 % change on previous year | -460.7% |
| 2017 | 34.31 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2018 | -4.43 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2019 | -50.6 % change on previous year | +1041.9% |
| 2020 | 141.61 % change on previous year | -379.8% |
| 2021 | -41.73 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2022 | 5.75 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2023 | -55.24 % change on previous year | -1061.3% |
| 2024 | 246.14 % change on previous year | -545.6% |
| 2025 | -49.43 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.63 % change on previous year | -34.42 % change on previous year | 147.97 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 18.14 % change on previous year | -69.91 % change on previous year | 206.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.18 % change on previous year | -55.24 % change on previous year | 246.14 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 106 Ghana -47.75 % change on previous year compare
- 107 South Africa -47.79 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Brazil -48.47 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Iran -53.31 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Paraguay -55.49 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Eswatini -56.12 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in United States was -49.43 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 246.14 % change on previous year in 2024.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -69.91 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does United States rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 109th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 331.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.