Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 2,533 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago stood at 2,533 hectares.
That represents a change of up 337.0% on the previous year and up 306.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 2,812 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 102nd 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 | 560.8 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,159 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 714.81 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,812 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 807.12 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,533 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Trinidad and Tobago was 2,533 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 2,812 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 102nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.