Tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique
Mozambique: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 2,284 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,284
Change on year
up 127.0%
World rank
39th
of 152 countries
All-time high
4,677
in 2019
All-time low
177.6
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique is 2,284, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 127.0% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique peaked at 4,677 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 177.6, in 2003.
Mozambique ranks 39th 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 218.35 | — |
| 2002 | 265.45 | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 177.6 | -33.1% |
| 2004 | 297.6 | +67.6% |
| 2005 | 295.2 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 503.69 | +70.6% |
| 2007 | 373 | -25.9% |
| 2008 | 200.78 | -46.2% |
| 2009 | 720.34 | +258.8% |
| 2010 | 395.21 | -45.1% |
| 2011 | 646.99 | +63.7% |
| 2012 | 990.99 | +53.2% |
| 2013 | 2,441 | +146.3% |
| 2014 | 2,018 | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 3,412 | +69.0% |
| 2016 | 4,313 | +26.4% |
| 2017 | 3,587 | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 1,153 | -67.9% |
| 2019 | 4,677 | +305.6% |
| 2020 | 2,581 | -44.8% |
| 2021 | 1,714 | -33.6% |
| 2022 | 2,009 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | -49.9% |
| 2024 | 2,284 | +127.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 2,284 is above the median for low income countries, which is 353.64, 6.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 2,284 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 169.25, 13.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 339.11 | 177.6 | 720.34 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,363 | 395.21 | 4,677 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,919 | 1,006 | 2,581 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Mozambique was 2,284 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 4,677 in 2019.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 177.6 in 2003.
- How does Mozambique rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Mozambique ranks 39th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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