Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 2,580 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 2,580 hectares for annual area burnt by wildfires in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 91.9% on the previous year and down 80.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 84,715 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,580 hectares, in 2026.
North Macedonia ranks 123rd 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 | 30,276 hectares | 9,135 hectares | 54,665 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 26,915 hectares | 2,580 hectares | 84,715 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in North Macedonia was 2,580 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 84,715 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,580 hectares in 2026.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 123rd 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 down 80.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.