Annual area burnt by wildfires in Italy
Italy: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 79,084 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Italy, 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 Italy stood at 79,084 hectares.
That represents a change of down 38.2% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Italy peaked at 342,084 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 61,279 hectares, in 2018.
That places Italy 70th 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 | 153,238 hectares | 61,279 hectares | 342,084 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 135,169 hectares | 74,602 hectares | 247,622 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Italy?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Italy was 79,084 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 342,084 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,279 hectares in 2018.
- How does Italy rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Italy ranks 70th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.