Tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain
Spain: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 14,605 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14,605
Change on year
down 55.8%
World rank
25th
of 152 countries
All-time high
82,819
in 2022
All-time low
4,594
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain, 2001–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tree cover loss from wildfires in Spain is 14,605, 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 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,594, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,952 | — |
| 2002 | 8,192 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 4,594 | -43.9% |
| 2004 | 22,568 | +391.2% |
| 2005 | 20,340 | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 21,570 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 10,202 | -52.7% |
| 2008 | 6,660 | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 15,606 | +134.3% |
| 2010 | 10,931 | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 8,129 | -25.6% |
| 2012 | 39,480 | +385.7% |
| 2013 | 14,152 | -64.2% |
| 2014 | 13,841 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 13,888 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 26,543 | +91.1% |
| 2017 | 41,242 | +55.4% |
| 2018 | 32,787 | -20.5% |
| 2019 | 11,520 | -64.9% |
| 2020 | 19,849 | +72.3% |
| 2021 | 23,160 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 82,819 | +257.6% |
| 2023 | 33,049 | -60.1% |
| 2024 | 14,605 | -55.8% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 14,605 is above the median for high income countries, which is 152.21, 96.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Spain's 14,605 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 70.29, 207.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,076 | 4,594 | 22,568 | 9 |
| 2010s | 21,251 | 8,129 | 41,242 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,696 | 14,605 | 82,819 | 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 82,819 in 2022.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,594 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 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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