Annual area burnt by wildfires in Denmark
Denmark: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 1,177 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Denmark, 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 Denmark is 1,177 hectares, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 1,389.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Denmark peaked at 1,556 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2019.
Denmark ranks 137th of 248 countries on this measure, 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 | 527 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,239 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 918 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,556 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Denmark?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Denmark was 1,177 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,556 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Denmark ranks 137th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,389.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.