Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Mexico
Mexico: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 200,148 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Mexico, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 200,148 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is down 34.3% on the previous year and up 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Mexico peaked at 842,278 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 94,257 hectares, in 2015.
That places Mexico 46th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 202,195 hectares | 114,392 hectares | 301,982 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 261,742 hectares | 94,257 hectares | 842,278 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 221,116 hectares | 179,283 hectares | 304,815 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Mexico?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Mexico was 200,148 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 842,278 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 94,257 hectares in 2015.
- How does Mexico rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Mexico ranks 46th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.