Annual area burnt by wildfires in Belgium
Belgium: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 251 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Belgium, 2012–2026
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 in Belgium is 251 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.7% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Belgium peaked at 1,053 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2012.
That places Belgium 159th 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 | 341.12 hectares | 0 hectares | 754 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 469.86 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,053 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Belgium?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Belgium was 251 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1,053 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2012.
- How does Belgium rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Belgium ranks 159th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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About this data
Area burnt by wildfires in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.