Tree cover loss from wildfires in Colombia
Colombia: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 1,477 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Colombia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 1,477 hectares for tree cover loss from wildfires in 2024.
That represents a change of up 88.3% on the previous year and up 372.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Colombia peaked at 20,610 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 101.41 hectares, in 2002.
Colombia ranks 44th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 201.69 hectares | 101.41 hectares | 374.78 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,078 hectares | 109.08 hectares | 20,610 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,666 hectares | 629.19 hectares | 3,821 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Colombia?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Colombia was 1,477 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 20,610 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101.41 hectares in 2002.
- How does Colombia rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Colombia ranks 44th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 372.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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).