Tree cover loss from wildfires in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 1.77 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.77 hectares
Change on year
down 94.8%
World rank
133rd
of 152 countries
All-time high
70.19 hectares
in 2010
All-time low
0.1538 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
21
2001–2023

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Equatorial Guinea, 2001–2023

0204060802001201220232001: 3.7 hectares2002: 0.998 hectares2003: 13.9 hectares2005: 3.4 hectares2006: 6.4 hectares2008: 3.4 hectares2009: 37 hectares2010: 70.2 hectares2011: 18.2 hectares2012: 0.307 hectares2013: 14.7 hectares2014: 19.6 hectares2015: 0.154 hectares2016: 1.8 hectares2017: 14.1 hectares2018: 2.2 hectares2019: 0.538 hectares2020: 8.8 hectares2021: 21.7 hectares2022: 33.7 hectares2023: 1.8 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 Equatorial Guinea is 1.77 hectares, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 94.8% on the previous year and down 88.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 70.19 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.1538 hectares, in 2015.

Equatorial Guinea ranks 133rd of 152 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.82 hectares 0.9984 hectares 37.02 hectares 7
2010s 14.19 hectares 0.1538 hectares 70.19 hectares 10
2020s 16.49 hectares 1.77 hectares 33.71 hectares 4

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  4. 134 Czechia 1.42 hectares compare
  5. 135 Iran 1.15 hectares compare
  6. 136 Jordan 1.11 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Equatorial Guinea?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Equatorial Guinea was 1.77 hectares in 2023, 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 Equatorial Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 70.19 hectares in 2010.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1538 hectares in 2015.
How does Equatorial Guinea rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Equatorial Guinea ranks 133rd out of 152 countries with data for 2023.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 88.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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).