Tree cover loss from wildfires in Thailand

Thailand: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 213.88 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
213.88 hectares
Change on year
up 556.4%
World rank
77th
of 152 countries
All-time high
554.06 hectares
in 2016
All-time low
8.05 hectares
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Thailand, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 8.1 hectares2002: 23.2 hectares2003: 40.6 hectares2004: 119.4 hectares2005: 12.1 hectares2006: 15.5 hectares2007: 91.9 hectares2008: 27.8 hectares2009: 59.2 hectares2010: 222.2 hectares2011: 27.2 hectares2012: 50.7 hectares2013: 24.6 hectares2014: 84.1 hectares2015: 173.3 hectares2016: 554.1 hectares2017: 32 hectares2018: 12.1 hectares2019: 26.7 hectares2020: 87.1 hectares2021: 57.4 hectares2022: 21 hectares2023: 32.6 hectares2024: 213.9 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 Thailand is 213.88 hectares, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 556.4% on the previous year and up 154.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Thailand peaked at 554.06 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8.05 hectares, in 2001.

That places Thailand 77th 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 44.2 hectares 8.05 hectares 119.42 hectares 9
2010s 120.69 hectares 12.08 hectares 554.06 hectares 10
2020s 82.39 hectares 20.97 hectares 213.88 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Thailand?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Thailand was 213.88 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 Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 554.06 hectares in 2016.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 8.05 hectares in 2001.
How does Thailand rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Thailand ranks 77th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 154.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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
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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).