Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor
East Timor: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 772.77 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor is 772.77 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 500.0% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor peaked at 2,554 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2010.
That places East Timor 115th 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 | 1,597 hectares | 536.65 hectares | 2,554 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 371.36 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,782 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 279.06 hectares | 0 hectares | 772.77 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 112 France 1,052 hectares compare
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- 114 Haiti 837.17 hectares compare
- 115 Japan 772.77 hectares compare
- 117 Bangladesh 729.84 hectares compare
- 118 Dominican Republic 708.37 hectares compare
More reference data data for East Timor
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1155 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2038 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.05 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2379 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in East Timor was 772.77 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 2,554 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2010.
- How does East Timor rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- East Timor ranks 115th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.