Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Comoros
Comoros: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 2,919 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Comoros, 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 Comoros is 2,919 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Comoros peaked at 11,570 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
That places Comoros 119th 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 | 2,171 hectares | 0 hectares | 11,570 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 899.42 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 2,340 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 777.06 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,919 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Comoros?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Comoros was 2,919 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 Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 11,570 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Comoros rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Comoros ranks 119th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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.