Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cuba

Cuba: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 3,473 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,473 hectares
Change on year
down 55.9%
World rank
34th
of 152 countries
All-time high
27,050 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
304.75 hectares
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cuba, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k2001201220242001: 417.7 hectares2002: 6.1k hectares2003: 304.8 hectares2004: 1.2k hectares2005: 1.5k hectares2006: 1.8k hectares2007: 1.3k hectares2008: 400.9 hectares2009: 1.5k hectares2010: 488.3 hectares2011: 1.3k hectares2012: 560.7 hectares2013: 346.2 hectares2014: 304.8 hectares2015: 738 hectares2016: 807.4 hectares2017: 27.0k hectares2018: 2.9k hectares2019: 423.4 hectares2020: 2.9k hectares2021: 2.1k hectares2022: 756.4 hectares2023: 7.9k hectares2024: 3.5k 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 Cuba stood at 3,473 hectares.

The figure is down 55.9% on the previous year and up 1,039.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Cuba peaked at 27,050 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 304.75 hectares, in 2014.

That places Cuba 34th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,611 hectares 304.85 hectares 6,072 hectares 9
2010s 3,493 hectares 304.75 hectares 27,050 hectares 10
2020s 3,426 hectares 756.41 hectares 7,869 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Cuba

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  4. 35 Zambia 3,223 hectares compare
  5. 36 North Korea 3,026 hectares compare
  6. 37 Mongolia 2,478 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Cuba?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cuba was 3,473 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 Cuba?
The highest recorded value was 27,050 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Cuba?
The lowest recorded value was 304.75 hectares in 2014.
How does Cuba rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Cuba ranks 34th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Cuba?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,039.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba 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).