Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Liberia
Liberia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 279.06 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Liberia, 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 Liberia stood at 279.06 hectares.
The figure is up 85.7% on the previous year and down 72.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Liberia peaked at 1,009 hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2010.
That places Liberia 123rd 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 | 228.08 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 450.78 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 397.12 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,009 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.9 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 279.06 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Liberia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Liberia was 279.06 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,009 hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2010.
- How does Liberia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Liberia ranks 123rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.