Annual area burnt by wildfires in Hungary
Hungary: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 4,084 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Hungary, 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 Hungary stood at 4,084 hectares.
That represents a change of up 20.1% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Hungary peaked at 27,134 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,654 hectares, in 2023.
That places Hungary 119th 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 | 8,782 hectares | 2,226 hectares | 27,134 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 7,287 hectares | 1,654 hectares | 22,367 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Hungary?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Hungary was 4,084 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 27,134 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,654 hectares in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 119th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.