Tree cover loss from wildfires in Burundi

Burundi: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 0.3073 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3073 hectares
Change on year
down 63.6%
World rank
146th
of 152 countries
All-time high
12.37 hectares
in 2018
All-time low
0.0768 hectares
in 2009
Years of data
22
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Burundi, 2001–2024

02.557.51012.52001201220242001: 0.615 hectares2002: 0.384 hectares2003: 1.5 hectares2005: 2 hectares2006: 0.461 hectares2007: 0.691 hectares2008: 1.2 hectares2009: 0.077 hectares2010: 0.23 hectares2011: 0.615 hectares2012: 1.5 hectares2013: 0.307 hectares2014: 2.4 hectares2015: 3.8 hectares2016: 2.2 hectares2017: 9.8 hectares2018: 12.4 hectares2019: 1.6 hectares2020: 3.3 hectares2021: 8.3 hectares2022: 0.845 hectares2024: 0.307 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 Burundi stood at 0.3073 hectares.

That represents a change of down 63.6% on the previous year and down 87.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Burundi peaked at 12.37 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0768 hectares, in 2009.

That places Burundi 146th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.8738 hectares 0.0768 hectares 2 hectares 8
2010s 3.49 hectares 0.2305 hectares 12.37 hectares 10
2020s 3.19 hectares 0.3073 hectares 8.3 hectares 4

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  4. 147 Somalia 0.3022 hectares compare
  5. 148 Reunion 0.2876 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Burundi?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Burundi was 0.3073 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 12.37 hectares in 2018.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0768 hectares in 2009.
How does Burundi rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Burundi ranks 146th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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).