Tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus

Belarus: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 353.67 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
353.67 hectares
Change on year
up 316.7%
World rank
68th
of 152 countries
All-time high
5,335 hectares
in 2016
All-time low
46.77 hectares
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k2001201220242001: 130.5 hectares2002: 781.6 hectares2003: 2.5k hectares2004: 530.1 hectares2005: 268.6 hectares2006: 317.2 hectares2007: 203.6 hectares2008: 137.2 hectares2009: 361.3 hectares2010: 122.2 hectares2011: 217.3 hectares2012: 101 hectares2013: 83.8 hectares2014: 46.8 hectares2015: 1.1k hectares2016: 5.3k hectares2017: 584.9 hectares2018: 228.1 hectares2019: 2.5k hectares2020: 899.5 hectares2021: 235.3 hectares2022: 118.6 hectares2023: 84.9 hectares2024: 353.7 hectares

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

Analysis

In 2024, tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus stood at 353.67 hectares.

That represents a change of up 316.7% on the previous year and up 656.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus peaked at 5,335 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 46.77 hectares, in 2014.

That places Belarus 68th out of 152 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 576.09 hectares 130.46 hectares 2,455 hectares 9
2010s 1,031 hectares 46.77 hectares 5,335 hectares 10
2020s 338.38 hectares 84.87 hectares 899.52 hectares 5

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  4. 69 Malawi 342.18 hectares compare
  5. 70 French Guiana 332.07 hectares compare
  6. 71 South Korea 297.16 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Belarus was 353.67 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 Belarus?
The highest recorded value was 5,335 hectares in 2016.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Belarus?
The lowest recorded value was 46.77 hectares in 2014.
How does Belarus rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Belarus ranks 68th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Belarus?
Over the last ten years it is up 656.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus 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).