Tree cover loss from wildfires in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 32.37 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
32.37 hectares
Change on year
down 59.3%
World rank
103rd
of 152 countries
All-time high
79.47 hectares
in 2023
All-time low
0.408 hectares
in 2005
Years of data
22
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Kyrgyzstan, 2001–2024

0204060802001201220242001: 8.7 hectares2002: 12 hectares2003: 5.2 hectares2004: 10.5 hectares2005: 0.408 hectares2006: 8.6 hectares2007: 8.8 hectares2008: 19 hectares2009: 8.5 hectares2010: 8.7 hectares2011: 1.7 hectares2012: 4.7 hectares2013: 13.7 hectares2014: 8.3 hectares2017: 4.7 hectares2018: 11.4 hectares2019: 4.7 hectares2020: 4.7 hectares2021: 12.1 hectares2022: 18 hectares2023: 79.5 hectares2024: 32.4 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 Kyrgyzstan stood at 32.37 hectares.

The figure is down 59.3% on the previous year and up 288.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 79.47 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.408 hectares, in 2005.

Kyrgyzstan ranks 103rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.08 hectares 0.408 hectares 18.99 hectares 9
2010s 7.24 hectares 1.67 hectares 13.68 hectares 8
2020s 29.32 hectares 4.67 hectares 79.47 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Kyrgyzstan?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Kyrgyzstan was 32.37 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 Kyrgyzstan?
The highest recorded value was 79.47 hectares in 2023.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.408 hectares in 2005.
How does Kyrgyzstan rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 103rd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
Over the last ten years it is up 288.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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).