In 2010, Brazil had 492Mha of natural forest, extending over 59% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 2.90Mha of natural forest, equivalent to 1.70Gt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize forest fires in Brazil. Statistics – including regions with the most fire alerts and how current fires compare to historical trends – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
