Tree cover loss from wildfires in Serbia

Serbia: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 86.79 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
86.79 hectares
Change on year
up 84.8%
World rank
92nd
of 152 countries
All-time high
596.4 hectares
in 2013
All-time low
9.68 hectares
in 2005
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Serbia, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 59.1 hectares2002: 23.7 hectares2003: 13.5 hectares2004: 60.5 hectares2005: 9.7 hectares2006: 16.6 hectares2007: 216.7 hectares2008: 198.4 hectares2009: 22.2 hectares2010: 11.6 hectares2011: 20.7 hectares2012: 373.6 hectares2013: 596.4 hectares2014: 301.9 hectares2015: 25.8 hectares2016: 213.5 hectares2017: 66.9 hectares2018: 116.9 hectares2019: 20.2 hectares2020: 72.1 hectares2021: 108.8 hectares2022: 176.8 hectares2023: 47 hectares2024: 86.8 hectares

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 Serbia is 86.79 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 84.8% on the previous year and down 71.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Serbia peaked at 596.4 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9.68 hectares, in 2005.

That places Serbia 92nd 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 68.95 hectares 9.68 hectares 216.72 hectares 9
2010s 174.76 hectares 11.62 hectares 596.4 hectares 10
2020s 98.3 hectares 46.96 hectares 176.77 hectares 5

Countries ranked near Serbia

  1. 89 Bosnia and Herzegovina 103.49 hectares compare
  2. 90 Panama 100.93 hectares compare
  3. 91 Kenya 87.2 hectares compare
  4. 93 Ghana 74.81 hectares compare
  5. 94 United Kingdom 70.29 hectares compare
  6. 95 Vanuatu 69.29 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Serbia?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Serbia was 86.79 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 Serbia?
The highest recorded value was 596.4 hectares in 2013.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Serbia?
The lowest recorded value was 9.68 hectares in 2005.
How does Serbia rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Serbia ranks 92nd out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Serbia?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Serbia 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
Last refreshed

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).