Tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain
Spain: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 14,605 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain, 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 Spain is 14,605 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.8% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain peaked at 82,819 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,594 hectares, in 2003.
Spain ranks 25th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,952 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 8,192 hectares | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 4,594 hectares | -43.9% |
| 2004 | 22,568 hectares | +391.2% |
| 2005 | 20,340 hectares | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 21,570 hectares | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 10,202 hectares | -52.7% |
| 2008 | 6,660 hectares | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 15,606 hectares | +134.3% |
| 2010 | 10,931 hectares | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 8,129 hectares | -25.6% |
| 2012 | 39,480 hectares | +385.7% |
| 2013 | 14,152 hectares | -64.2% |
| 2014 | 13,841 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 13,888 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 26,543 hectares | +91.1% |
| 2017 | 41,242 hectares | +55.4% |
| 2018 | 32,787 hectares | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 11,520 hectares | -64.9% |
| 2020 | 19,849 hectares | +72.3% |
| 2021 | 23,160 hectares | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 82,819 hectares | +257.6% |
| 2023 | 33,049 hectares | -60.1% |
| 2024 | 14,605 hectares | -55.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 14,605 hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 152.21 hectares, 96.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Spain's 14,605 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.29 hectares, 207.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,076 hectares | 4,594 hectares | 22,568 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 21,251 hectares | 8,129 hectares | 41,242 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,696 hectares | 14,605 hectares | 82,819 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain was 14,605 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 82,819 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,594 hectares in 2003.
- How does Spain rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Spain ranks 25th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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).