Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala

Guatemala: Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate was 200 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
200 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 400.0%
World rank
7th
of 117 countries
All-time high
300 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
21
2003–2025

Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala, 2003–2025

-10001002003002003201420252003: 233.3 % change on previous year2004: -100 % change on previous year2006: -57.1 % change on previous year2007: 133.3 % change on previous year2008: -28.6 % change on previous year2009: -60 % change on previous year2010: 50 % change on previous year2011: -33.3 % change on previous year2012: 150 % change on previous year2013: 0 % change on previous year2014: 100 % change on previous year2015: -60 % change on previous year2016: 200 % change on previous year2017: -25 % change on previous year2018: -100 % change on previous year2020: -62.5 % change on previous year2021: -66.7 % change on previous year2022: 300 % change on previous year2023: -25 % change on previous year2024: -66.7 % change on previous year2025: 200 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 200 % change on previous year for wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is up 400.0% on the previous year and up 433.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala peaked at 300 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2004.

That places Guatemala 7th out of 117 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala, 2003 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 233.33 % change on previous year
2004 -100 % change on previous year -142.9%
2006 -57.14 % change on previous year -42.9%
2007 133.33 % change on previous year -333.3%
2008 -28.57 % change on previous year -121.4%
2009 -60 % change on previous year +110.0%
2010 50 % change on previous year -183.3%
2011 -33.33 % change on previous year -166.7%
2012 150 % change on previous year -550.0%
2013 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2014 100 % change on previous year
2015 -60 % change on previous year -160.0%
2016 200 % change on previous year -433.3%
2017 -25 % change on previous year -112.5%
2018 -100 % change on previous year +300.0%
2020 -62.5 % change on previous year -37.5%
2021 -66.67 % change on previous year +6.7%
2022 300 % change on previous year -550.0%
2023 -25 % change on previous year -108.3%
2024 -66.67 % change on previous year +166.7%
2025 200 % change on previous year -400.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 20.16 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 233.33 % change on previous year 6
2010s 31.3 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 200 % change on previous year 9
2020s 46.53 % change on previous year -66.67 % change on previous year 300 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 4 Uruguay 600 % change on previous year compare
  2. 5 Iran 500 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Bulgaria 500 % change on previous year compare
  4. 7 North Korea 200 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Portugal 200 % change on previous year compare
  6. 10 Syria 188.89 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 117 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala?
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in Guatemala was 200 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 300 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Guatemala rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate?
Guatemala ranks 7th out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
Is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 433.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
117 places, 2,052 data points, 2003–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.