Annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei
Brunei: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 293 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2026, annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei stood at 293 hectares.
That represents a change of up 42.2% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei peaked at 5,351 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2017.
That places Brunei 156th 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 | 1,644 hectares | 0 hectares | 5,351 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 937 hectares | 206 hectares | 1,947 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Brunei was 293 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 Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 5,351 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2017.
- How does Brunei rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Brunei ranks 156th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei 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.