Annual area burnt by wildfires in El Salvador
El Salvador: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 36,881 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in El Salvador, 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 El Salvador stood at 36,881 hectares.
The figure is up 243.2% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in El Salvador peaked at 128,324 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 10,745 hectares, in 2025.
El Salvador ranks 83rd 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 | 82,021 hectares | 36,901 hectares | 128,324 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 34,901 hectares | 10,745 hectares | 68,161 hectares | 7 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in El Salvador?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in El Salvador was 36,881 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 El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 128,324 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,745 hectares in 2025.
- How does El Salvador rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- El Salvador ranks 83rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.