Tree cover loss from wildfires in Montenegro

Montenegro: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 33.69 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
33.69 hectares
Change on year
down 86.4%
World rank
102nd
of 152 countries
All-time high
1,582 hectares
in 2013
All-time low
15.1 hectares
in 2015
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Montenegro, 2001–2024

05001.0k1.5k2001201220242001: 281.3 hectares2002: 24.9 hectares2003: 104.7 hectares2004: 259.7 hectares2005: 25.8 hectares2006: 30 hectares2007: 547.4 hectares2008: 508.2 hectares2009: 177.9 hectares2010: 29.5 hectares2011: 148.7 hectares2012: 580.4 hectares2013: 1.6k hectares2014: 515.7 hectares2015: 15.1 hectares2016: 125.4 hectares2017: 748 hectares2018: 922.8 hectares2019: 74.5 hectares2020: 237 hectares2021: 96.9 hectares2022: 382.9 hectares2023: 247.4 hectares2024: 33.7 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 Montenegro stood at 33.69 hectares.

That represents a change of down 86.4% on the previous year and down 93.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Montenegro peaked at 1,582 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.1 hectares, in 2015.

That places Montenegro 102nd 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 217.77 hectares 24.88 hectares 547.43 hectares 9
2010s 474.25 hectares 15.1 hectares 1,582 hectares 10
2020s 199.57 hectares 33.69 hectares 382.87 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Montenegro?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Montenegro was 33.69 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 Montenegro?
The highest recorded value was 1,582 hectares in 2013.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Montenegro?
The lowest recorded value was 15.1 hectares in 2015.
How does Montenegro rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Montenegro ranks 102nd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Montenegro?
Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montenegro 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).