Annual area burnt by wildfires in Armenia
Armenia: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 291 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Armenia, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 291 hectares for annual area burnt by wildfires in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 98.8% on the previous year and down 98.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Armenia peaked at 27,638 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 291 hectares, in 2026.
That places Armenia 157th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20,883 hectares | 9,261 hectares | 27,638 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 9,254 hectares | 291 hectares | 24,143 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Armenia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Armenia was 291 hectares in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,638 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 291 hectares in 2026.
- How does Armenia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Armenia ranks 157th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area burnt by wildfires in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.