Tree cover loss from wildfires in Tunisia

Tunisia: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 1,417 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,417 hectares
Change on year
down 56.3%
World rank
47th
of 152 countries
All-time high
8,261 hectares
in 2017
All-time low
72.34 hectares
in 2004
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Tree cover loss from wildfires in Tunisia, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 90.5 hectares2002: 109.4 hectares2003: 1.2k hectares2004: 72.3 hectares2005: 296.8 hectares2006: 148.8 hectares2007: 527.4 hectares2008: 486.8 hectares2009: 528.1 hectares2010: 223.1 hectares2011: 1.8k hectares2012: 1.2k hectares2013: 1.2k hectares2014: 2.2k hectares2015: 1.8k hectares2016: 1.3k hectares2017: 8.3k hectares2018: 790.4 hectares2019: 339 hectares2020: 889.9 hectares2021: 2.0k hectares2022: 2.8k hectares2023: 3.2k hectares2024: 1.4k 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 Tunisia is 1,417 hectares, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 56.3% on the previous year and down 35.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Tunisia peaked at 8,261 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 72.34 hectares, in 2004.

That places Tunisia 47th 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 385.9 hectares 72.34 hectares 1,213 hectares 9
2010s 1,903 hectares 223.12 hectares 8,261 hectares 10
2020s 2,076 hectares 889.93 hectares 3,244 hectares 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Tunisia?
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Tunisia was 1,417 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 Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 8,261 hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 72.34 hectares in 2004.
How does Tunisia rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Tunisia ranks 47th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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).