Tree cover loss from wildfires in Syria
Syria: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 881.14 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Syria, 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 Syria is 881.14 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 62.8% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Syria peaked at 5,282 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 68.16 hectares, in 2004.
That places Syria 56th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 414.69 hectares | 68.16 hectares | 1,509 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,508 hectares | 124.87 hectares | 5,282 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,847 hectares | 373.82 hectares | 2,866 hectares | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Syria?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Syria was 881.14 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,282 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.16 hectares in 2004.
- How does Syria rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Syria ranks 56th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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).