Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 27,723 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
27,723
Change on year
down 13.1%
World rank
96th
of 248 countries
All-time high
84,715
in 2024
All-time low
9,135
in 2014
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 27,723 for annual area burnt by wildfires in 2026.
The figure is down 13.1% on the previous year and up 112.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 84,715 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,135, in 2014.
North Macedonia ranks 96th 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.
Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 52,713 | — |
| 2013 | 22,124 | -58.0% |
| 2014 | 9,135 | -58.7% |
| 2015 | 24,341 | +166.5% |
| 2016 | 13,032 | -46.5% |
| 2017 | 49,852 | +282.5% |
| 2018 | 16,342 | -67.2% |
| 2019 | 54,665 | +234.5% |
| 2020 | 9,691 | -82.3% |
| 2021 | 26,774 | +176.3% |
| 2022 | 10,812 | -59.6% |
| 2023 | 21,922 | +102.8% |
| 2024 | 84,715 | +286.4% |
| 2025 | 31,914 | -62.3% |
| 2026 | 27,723 | -13.1% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 27,723 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 39,413, 70% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 27,723 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,249, 8.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,276 | 9,135 | 54,665 | 8 |
| 2020s | 30,507 | 9,691 | 84,715 | 7 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 93 Uzbekistan 29,965 compare
- 94 Greece 29,674 compare
- 95 United Kingdom 28,299 compare
- 97 Suriname 27,022 compare
- 98 Turkmenistan 23,993 compare
- 99 Sri Lanka 20,210 compare
More reference data data for North Macedonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1665 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0308 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.342 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.224 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6296 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.168 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia was 27,723 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 84,715 in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,135 in 2014.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 96th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from 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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