Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia
Estonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 343.45 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia, 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 Estonia is 343.45 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 74.6% on the previous year and up 128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia peaked at 5,002 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2005.
Estonia ranks 142nd of 225 countries on this measure, 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 | 1,929 hectares | 0 hectares | 5,002 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 345.6 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 1,266 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 570.99 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 1,352 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia was 343.45 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,002 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2005.
- How does Estonia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Estonia ranks 142nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.