Tree cover loss from wildfires in Brunei

Brunei: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 125.91 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
125.91 hectares
Change on year
up 42.0%
World rank
86th
of 152 countries
All-time high
557.55 hectares
in 2016
All-time low
3.99 hectares
in 2013
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Brunei, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 39.8 hectares2002: 5.7 hectares2003: 14 hectares2004: 56.7 hectares2005: 71.7 hectares2006: 8.1 hectares2007: 60.7 hectares2008: 112.8 hectares2009: 91.3 hectares2010: 29.3 hectares2011: 50.5 hectares2012: 52.1 hectares2013: 4 hectares2014: 64.6 hectares2015: 352.9 hectares2016: 557.6 hectares2017: 11.5 hectares2018: 8.4 hectares2019: 93.1 hectares2020: 129 hectares2021: 11.3 hectares2022: 13.5 hectares2023: 88.7 hectares2024: 125.9 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 Brunei stood at 125.91 hectares.

The figure is up 42.0% on the previous year and up 94.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Brunei peaked at 557.55 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.99 hectares, in 2013.

That places Brunei 86th 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 51.19 hectares 5.67 hectares 112.8 hectares 9
2010s 122.4 hectares 3.99 hectares 557.55 hectares 10
2020s 73.66 hectares 11.27 hectares 128.98 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Brunei?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Brunei was 125.91 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 Brunei?
The highest recorded value was 557.55 hectares in 2016.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
The lowest recorded value was 3.99 hectares in 2013.
How does Brunei rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Brunei ranks 86th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Brunei?
Over the last ten years it is up 94.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brunei 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
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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).