Annual area burnt by wildfires in France
France: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 110,145 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
110,145
Change on year
up 289.4%
World rank
69th
of 248 countries
All-time high
110,145
in 2026
All-time low
11,100
in 2018
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual area burnt by wildfires in France, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual area burnt by wildfires in France stood at 110,145. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 289.4% on the previous year and up 266.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in France peaked at 110,145 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 11,100, in 2018.
France ranks 69th 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.
Annual area burnt by wildfires in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 54,679 | — |
| 2013 | 12,392 | -77.3% |
| 2014 | 40,871 | +229.8% |
| 2015 | 33,160 | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 30,037 | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 72,976 | +143.0% |
| 2018 | 11,100 | -84.8% |
| 2019 | 92,497 | +733.3% |
| 2020 | 31,365 | -66.1% |
| 2021 | 37,118 | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 96,205 | +159.2% |
| 2023 | 34,971 | -63.6% |
| 2024 | 12,644 | -63.8% |
| 2025 | 28,288 | +123.7% |
| 2026 | 110,145 | +289.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 110,145 is above the median for high income countries, which is 273, 403.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's 110,145 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,249, 33.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43,464 | 11,100 | 92,497 | 8 |
| 2020s | 50,105 | 12,644 | 110,145 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in France?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in France was 110,145 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 110,145 in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,100 in 2018.
- How does France rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- France ranks 69th 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 266.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from 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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