Tree cover loss from wildfires in Germany
Germany: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 275.82 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Germany, 2001–2024
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 Germany stood at 275.82 hectares.
That represents a change of down 18.9% on the previous year and up 1,045.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Germany peaked at 964.22 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9.73 hectares, in 2003.
Germany ranks 72nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.45 hectares | 9.73 hectares | 127.19 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 160.81 hectares | 12.63 hectares | 964.22 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 354.98 hectares | 275.82 hectares | 577.05 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Germany?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Germany was 275.82 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 964.22 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.73 hectares in 2003.
- How does Germany rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 72nd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,045.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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
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).