Tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 436.28 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic, 2001–2024
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 Central African Republic is 436.28 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 59.6% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic peaked at 8,031 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 28.72 hectares, in 2003.
Central African Republic ranks 66th of 152 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.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 85.91 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 93.5 hectares | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 28.72 hectares | -69.3% |
| 2004 | 70.97 hectares | +147.1% |
| 2005 | 77.78 hectares | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 95.74 hectares | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 103.59 hectares | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 48.35 hectares | -53.3% |
| 2009 | 172.77 hectares | +257.4% |
| 2010 | 116.78 hectares | -32.4% |
| 2011 | 322.35 hectares | +176.0% |
| 2012 | 594.12 hectares | +84.3% |
| 2013 | 218.05 hectares | -63.3% |
| 2014 | 297.46 hectares | +36.4% |
| 2015 | 147.93 hectares | -50.3% |
| 2016 | 8,031 hectares | +5329.1% |
| 2017 | 1,142 hectares | -85.8% |
| 2018 | 305.4 hectares | -73.3% |
| 2019 | 652.49 hectares | +113.6% |
| 2020 | 719.85 hectares | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 2,513 hectares | +249.1% |
| 2022 | 892.22 hectares | -64.5% |
| 2023 | 1,079 hectares | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 436.28 hectares | -59.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 436.28 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 353.64 hectares, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 436.28 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 169.25 hectares, 2.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +5329.1% | 147.93 hectares | 8,031 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.37 hectares | 28.72 hectares | 172.77 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,183 hectares | 116.78 hectares | 8,031 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,128 hectares | 436.28 hectares | 2,513 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Central African Republic was 436.28 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 8,031 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.72 hectares in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Central African Republic ranks 66th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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
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).