Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus
Cyprus: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 151.66 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus stood at 151.66.
That represents a change of up 237.1% on the previous year and up 460.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus peaked at 746.75 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8.81, in 2013.
Cyprus ranks 84th 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 54.68 | — |
| 2002 | 12.8 | -76.6% |
| 2003 | 10.53 | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 35.16 | +234.0% |
| 2005 | 17.23 | -51.0% |
| 2006 | 32.32 | +87.6% |
| 2007 | 746.75 | +2210.8% |
| 2008 | 69.7 | -90.7% |
| 2009 | 30.83 | -55.8% |
| 2010 | 38.74 | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 65.27 | +68.5% |
| 2012 | 45.44 | -30.4% |
| 2013 | 8.81 | -80.6% |
| 2014 | 27.08 | +207.3% |
| 2015 | 8.88 | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 559.71 | +6205.0% |
| 2017 | 428.13 | -23.5% |
| 2018 | 24.35 | -94.3% |
| 2019 | 27.94 | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 23 | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 636.59 | +2668.1% |
| 2022 | 65.22 | -89.8% |
| 2023 | 44.98 | -31.0% |
| 2024 | 151.66 | +237.1% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 151.66 is below the median for high income countries, which is 152.21, 100% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 151.66 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.29, 2.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus 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 | +6205.0% | 8.88 | 559.71 |
| 2021 | +2668.1% | 23 | 636.59 |
| 2007 | +2210.8% | 32.32 | 746.75 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 112.22 | 10.53 | 746.75 | 9 |
| 2010s | 123.44 | 8.81 | 559.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 184.29 | 23 | 636.59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.043 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0752 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1565 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1441 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1715 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3058 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7841 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0245 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Cyprus was 151.66 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 746.75 in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.81 in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Cyprus ranks 84th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 460.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from 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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