Tree cover loss from wildfires in Eswatini

Eswatini: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 619.19 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
619.19 hectares
Change on year
up 85.5%
World rank
61st
of 152 countries
All-time high
758.69 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
1.94 hectares
in 2007
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Eswatini, 2001–2024

02004006008002001201220242001: 13 hectares2002: 14.4 hectares2003: 47.7 hectares2004: 16 hectares2005: 33.6 hectares2006: 21.9 hectares2007: 1.9 hectares2008: 16.2 hectares2009: 28.9 hectares2010: 41.9 hectares2011: 13.4 hectares2012: 37.6 hectares2013: 55.6 hectares2014: 170.9 hectares2015: 97.3 hectares2016: 166 hectares2017: 758.7 hectares2018: 41.8 hectares2019: 389.2 hectares2020: 47.4 hectares2021: 58.8 hectares2022: 30.5 hectares2023: 333.8 hectares2024: 619.2 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 Eswatini stood at 619.19 hectares.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 85.5% on the previous year and up 262.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Eswatini peaked at 758.69 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.94 hectares, in 2007.

That places Eswatini 61st out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.51 hectares 1.94 hectares 47.71 hectares 9
2010s 177.26 hectares 13.41 hectares 758.69 hectares 10
2020s 217.93 hectares 30.48 hectares 619.19 hectares 5

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  4. 62 Dominican Republic 586.41 hectares compare
  5. 63 Albania 552.24 hectares compare
  6. 64 Nepal 504.38 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Eswatini?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Eswatini was 619.19 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 Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 758.69 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 1.94 hectares in 2007.
How does Eswatini rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Eswatini ranks 61st out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 262.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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
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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).