Tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina

Argentina: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 36,956 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
36,956 hectares
Change on year
up 95.3%
World rank
17th
of 152 countries
All-time high
57,070 hectares
in 2013
All-time low
3,331 hectares
in 2019
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina, 2001–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k2001201220242001: 3.8k hectares2002: 4.2k hectares2003: 9.1k hectares2004: 11.1k hectares2005: 6.0k hectares2006: 5.5k hectares2007: 9.3k hectares2008: 11.8k hectares2009: 11.4k hectares2010: 11.0k hectares2011: 15.2k hectares2012: 20.2k hectares2013: 57.1k hectares2014: 16.4k hectares2015: 25.9k hectares2016: 14.0k hectares2017: 8.8k hectares2018: 4.5k hectares2019: 3.3k hectares2020: 29.3k hectares2021: 25.6k hectares2022: 30.1k hectares2023: 18.9k hectares2024: 37.0k hectares

Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina is 36,956 hectares, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 95.3% on the previous year and up 125.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina peaked at 57,070 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,331 hectares, in 2019.

That places Argentina 17th out of 152 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8,033 hectares 3,768 hectares 11,807 hectares 9
2010s 17,635 hectares 3,331 hectares 57,070 hectares 10
2020s 28,163 hectares 18,927 hectares 36,956 hectares 5

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  6. 20 Nicaragua 23,055 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Argentina was 36,956 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 57,070 hectares in 2013.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 3,331 hectares in 2019.
How does Argentina rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Argentina ranks 17th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 125.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss from wildfires
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
152 places, 3,353 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

Tree cover loss due to fire with no visible human conversion or agricultural activity afterward. Fires may be started by natural causes (e.g. lightning) or may be related to human activities (accidental or deliberate).