Tree cover loss from wildfires in Dominica

Dominica: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 3.19 hectares in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
3.19 hectares
Change on year
up 514.3%
World rank
125th
of 152 countries
All-time high
141.65 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
0.0742 hectares
in 2003
Years of data
8
2003–2020

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Dominica, 2003–2020

0501001502003201120202003: 0.074 hectares2004: 0.074 hectares2008: 0.148 hectares2010: 0.148 hectares2012: 0.074 hectares2017: 141.6 hectares2019: 0.52 hectares2020: 3.2 hectares

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 Dominica is 3.19 hectares, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 514.3% on the previous year and up 2,050.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Dominica peaked at 141.65 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0742 hectares, in 2003.

That places Dominica 125th out of 152 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0989 hectares 0.0742 hectares 0.1484 hectares 3
2010s 35.6 hectares 0.0742 hectares 141.65 hectares 4
2020s 3.19 hectares 3.19 hectares 3.19 hectares 1

Countries ranked near Dominica

  1. 122 Azerbaijan 6.88 hectares compare
  2. 123 Latvia 5.66 hectares compare
  3. 124 Afghanistan 5.15 hectares compare
  4. 126 Denmark 3.18 hectares compare
  5. 128 Libya 2.08 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Dominica?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Dominica was 3.19 hectares in 2020, 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 Dominica?
The highest recorded value was 141.65 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Dominica?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0742 hectares in 2003.
How does Dominica rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Dominica ranks 125th out of 152 countries with data for 2020.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Dominica?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,050.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominica 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).