Annual area burnt by wildfires in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 47,672 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia stood at 47,672 hectares.
The figure is up 26.4% on the previous year and down 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Malaysia peaked at 452,615 hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 23,451 hectares, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 78th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 237,966 hectares | 44,343 hectares | 452,615 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 53,156 hectares | 23,451 hectares | 106,889 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Malaysia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Malaysia was 47,672 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 452,615 hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,451 hectares in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 78th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.