Tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 816.71 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia is 816.71 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 280.2% on the previous year and up 501.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 1,822 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 22.46 hectares, in 2003.
That places North Macedonia 58th 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.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 440.18 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 98.61 hectares | -77.6% |
| 2003 | 22.46 hectares | -77.2% |
| 2004 | 238.42 hectares | +961.8% |
| 2005 | 91.1 hectares | -61.8% |
| 2006 | 89.04 hectares | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1,822 hectares | +1946.6% |
| 2008 | 1,424 hectares | -21.9% |
| 2009 | 1,109 hectares | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 121.26 hectares | -89.1% |
| 2011 | 212.66 hectares | +75.4% |
| 2012 | 616.71 hectares | +190.0% |
| 2013 | 200.3 hectares | -67.5% |
| 2014 | 135.74 hectares | -32.2% |
| 2015 | 31.55 hectares | -76.8% |
| 2016 | 93.38 hectares | +196.0% |
| 2017 | 225.91 hectares | +141.9% |
| 2018 | 362.92 hectares | +60.6% |
| 2019 | 142.77 hectares | -60.7% |
| 2020 | 195.45 hectares | +36.9% |
| 2021 | 1,120 hectares | +472.8% |
| 2022 | 843.12 hectares | -24.7% |
| 2023 | 214.84 hectares | -74.5% |
| 2024 | 816.71 hectares | +280.2% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 816.71 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 668.64 hectares, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 816.71 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.29 hectares, 11.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1946.6% | 89.04 hectares | 1,822 hectares |
| 2004 | +961.8% | 22.46 hectares | 238.42 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 592.84 hectares | 22.46 hectares | 1,822 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 214.32 hectares | 31.55 hectares | 616.71 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 637.94 hectares | 195.45 hectares | 1,120 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in North Macedonia was 816.71 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,822 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.46 hectares in 2003.
- How does North Macedonia rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 58th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 501.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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).