Tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal
Portugal: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 19,583 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
19,583
Change on year
up 50.3%
World rank
21st
of 152 countries
All-time high
143,246
in 2017
All-time low
7,276
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal is 19,583, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.3% on the previous year and down 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal peaked at 143,246 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,276, in 2001.
Portugal ranks 21st of 152 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,276 | — |
| 2002 | 11,822 | +62.5% |
| 2003 | 8,504 | -28.1% |
| 2004 | 23,738 | +179.1% |
| 2005 | 16,451 | -30.7% |
| 2006 | 19,957 | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 10,942 | -45.2% |
| 2008 | 9,449 | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 13,262 | +40.3% |
| 2010 | 19,380 | +46.1% |
| 2011 | 9,334 | -51.8% |
| 2012 | 31,157 | +233.8% |
| 2013 | 25,778 | -17.3% |
| 2014 | 26,757 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 20,471 | -23.5% |
| 2016 | 52,328 | +155.6% |
| 2017 | 143,246 | +173.7% |
| 2018 | 63,809 | -55.5% |
| 2019 | 13,396 | -79.0% |
| 2020 | 25,311 | +88.9% |
| 2021 | 11,151 | -55.9% |
| 2022 | 23,770 | +113.2% |
| 2023 | 13,030 | -45.2% |
| 2024 | 19,583 | +50.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 19,583 is above the median for high income countries, which is 152.21, 128.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 19,583 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.29, 278.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,489 | 7,276 | 23,738 | 9 |
| 2010s | 40,566 | 9,334 | 143,246 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,569 | 11,151 | 25,311 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Portugal was 19,583 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 143,246 in 2017.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,276 in 2001.
- How does Portugal rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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