Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica
Jamaica: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 236.12 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica stood at 236.12 hectares.
The figure is up 175.0% on the previous year and up 450.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica peaked at 450.78 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2004.
Jamaica ranks 127th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.13 hectares | 0 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 115.92 hectares | 0 hectares | 450.78 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.28 hectares | 0 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Jamaica was 236.12 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 450.78 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2004.
- How does Jamaica rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Jamaica ranks 127th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 450.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Area of shrubland and grassland burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes open and closed shrublands and grasslands without a significant tree cover.