Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria
Austria: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 944.5 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria is 944.5 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1,000.0% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria peaked at 4,808 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2010.
That places Austria 134th out of 225 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 | 2,139 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 4,808 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 553.82 hectares | 0 hectares | 3,091 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 279.06 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 944.5 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Austria was 944.5 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 4,808 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2010.
- How does Austria rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Austria ranks 134th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt by wildfires by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total land area burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares, across all land cover types.