Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon
Lebanon: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 249.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
249.12
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
73rd
of 152 countries
All-time high
495.18
in 2021
All-time low
8.59
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Lebanon, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 249.12 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 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.59, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 89.71 | — |
| 2002 | 8.59 | -90.4% |
| 2003 | 36.21 | +321.4% |
| 2004 | 46.97 | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 87.97 | +87.3% |
| 2006 | 38.52 | -56.2% |
| 2007 | 147.39 | +282.7% |
| 2008 | 152.29 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 65.02 | -57.3% |
| 2010 | 29.54 | -54.6% |
| 2011 | 24.89 | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 33.79 | +35.7% |
| 2013 | 49.59 | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 44.65 | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 34.98 | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 78.78 | +125.2% |
| 2017 | 69.72 | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 69.33 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 123.19 | +77.7% |
| 2020 | 278.38 | +126.0% |
| 2021 | 495.18 | +77.9% |
| 2022 | 361.68 | -27.0% |
| 2023 | 269.9 | -25.4% |
| 2024 | 249.12 | -7.7% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 249.12 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 169.25, 1.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 249.12 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.24, 16.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74.74 | 8.59 | 152.29 | 9 |
| 2010s | 55.85 | 24.89 | 123.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 330.85 | 249.12 | 495.18 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 495.18 in 2021.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.59 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 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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