Annual area burnt by wildfires in France
France: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 99,092 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in France, 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 France stood at 99,092 hectares. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 250.3% on the previous year and up 229.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in France peaked at 99,092 hectares in 2026 and was at its lowest, 11,100 hectares, in 2018.
France ranks 65th 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 | 43,464 hectares | 11,100 hectares | 92,497 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 48,526 hectares | 12,644 hectares | 99,092 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in France?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in France was 99,092 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 99,092 hectares in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,100 hectares in 2018.
- How does France rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- France ranks 65th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.