Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Latvia
Latvia: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 171.73 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Latvia, 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 Latvia is 171.73 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 57.9% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Latvia peaked at 17,602 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2008.
That places Latvia 147th 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 | 4,178 hectares | 0 hectares | 17,602 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 869.37 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,318 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 249 hectares | 128.79 hectares | 407.85 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Latvia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Latvia was 171.73 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,602 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2008.
- How does Latvia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Latvia ranks 147th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.