Annual area burnt by wildfires in Germany
Germany: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 6,045 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Germany, 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 Germany is 6,045 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 209.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Germany peaked at 10,595 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 948 hectares, in 2021.
That places Germany 112th 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 | 3,329 hectares | 1,103 hectares | 9,522 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 5,996 hectares | 948 hectares | 10,595 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Germany?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Germany was 6,045 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 10,595 hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 948 hectares in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Germany ranks 112th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.