Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia
Estonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 42.93 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia, 2002–2025
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 42.93 hectares, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 87.5% on the previous year and down 88.2% 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 153rd 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.
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,572 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 5,002 hectares | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 1,975 hectares | -60.5% |
| 2005 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 3,091 hectares | — |
| 2007 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 751.3 hectares | — |
| 2009 | 42.93 hectares | -94.3% |
| 2010 | 279.06 hectares | +550.0% |
| 2011 | 42.93 hectares | -84.6% |
| 2012 | 107.33 hectares | +150.0% |
| 2013 | 1,266 hectares | +1080.0% |
| 2014 | 150.26 hectares | -88.1% |
| 2015 | 364.92 hectares | +142.9% |
| 2016 | 21.47 hectares | -94.1% |
| 2017 | 450.78 hectares | +2000.0% |
| 2018 | 450.78 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 321.99 hectares | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 300.52 hectares | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 85.86 hectares | -71.4% |
| 2022 | 772.77 hectares | +800.0% |
| 2023 | 1,352 hectares | +75.0% |
| 2024 | 343.45 hectares | -74.6% |
| 2025 | 42.93 hectares | -87.5% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 42.93 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 85.86 hectares, 50% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 42.93 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,113 hectares, 1% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2000.0% | 21.47 hectares | 450.78 hectares |
| 2013 | +1080.0% | 107.33 hectares | 1,266 hectares |
| 2022 | +800.0% | 85.86 hectares | 772.77 hectares |
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 | 482.98 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,352 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More reference data data for Estonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0363 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2774 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1743 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1975 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Estonia was 42.93 hectares in 2025, 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 153rd out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. 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.