Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Poland
Poland: Annual area burnt by wildfires by region was 300.52 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Poland, 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 Poland is 300.52 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 84.8% on the previous year and down 80.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Poland peaked at 21,809 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 193.19 hectares, in 2021.
That places Poland 145th 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 | 10,899 hectares | 2,533 hectares | 21,809 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,155 hectares | 837.17 hectares | 8,780 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,104 hectares | 193.19 hectares | 4,315 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Poland?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires by region in Poland was 300.52 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 21,809 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires by region recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 193.19 hectares in 2021.
- How does Poland rank for annual area burnt by wildfires by region?
- Poland ranks 145th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires by region rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.