Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon
Lebanon: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 249.12 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 249.12 hectares for tree cover loss from wildfires in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and up 457.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon peaked at 495.18 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.59 hectares, in 2002.
Lebanon ranks 73rd 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.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 89.71 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 8.59 hectares | -90.4% |
| 2003 | 36.21 hectares | +321.4% |
| 2004 | 46.97 hectares | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 87.97 hectares | +87.3% |
| 2006 | 38.52 hectares | -56.2% |
| 2007 | 147.39 hectares | +282.7% |
| 2008 | 152.29 hectares | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 65.02 hectares | -57.3% |
| 2010 | 29.54 hectares | -54.6% |
| 2011 | 24.89 hectares | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 33.79 hectares | +35.7% |
| 2013 | 49.59 hectares | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 44.65 hectares | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 34.98 hectares | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 78.78 hectares | +125.2% |
| 2017 | 69.72 hectares | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 69.33 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 123.19 hectares | +77.7% |
| 2020 | 278.38 hectares | +126.0% |
| 2021 | 495.18 hectares | +77.9% |
| 2022 | 361.68 hectares | -27.0% |
| 2023 | 269.9 hectares | -25.4% |
| 2024 | 249.12 hectares | -7.7% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 249.12 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 169.25 hectares, 1.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 249.12 hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.24 hectares, 16.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.74 hectares | 8.59 hectares | 152.29 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 55.85 hectares | 24.89 hectares | 123.19 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.85 hectares | 249.12 hectares | 495.18 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More reference data data for Lebanon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0413 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0181 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1386 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0543 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9479 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0986 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon was 249.12 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 495.18 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.59 hectares in 2002.
- How does Lebanon rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Lebanon ranks 73rd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 457.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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).