Annual area burnt by wildfires in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 464 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania is 464 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 41.5% on the previous year and up 314.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Lithuania peaked at 1,427 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 112 hectares, in 2016.
That places Lithuania 147th 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 | 898.12 hectares | 112 hectares | 1,427 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 438.43 hectares | 119 hectares | 756 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Lithuania?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Lithuania was 464 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,427 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 112 hectares in 2016.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Lithuania ranks 147th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 314.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.