Annual area burnt by wildfires in Taiwan
Taiwan: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 431 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is 431 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 85.0% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Taiwan peaked at 2,381 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 233 hectares, in 2025.
Taiwan ranks 148th 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 | 896.12 hectares | 302 hectares | 2,192 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,027 hectares | 233 hectares | 2,381 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
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- 149 Israel 405 hectares compare
- 150 Cape Verde 395 hectares compare
- 151 Solomon Islands 382 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Taiwan?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Taiwan was 431 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,381 hectares in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 233 hectares in 2025.
- How does Taiwan rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Taiwan ranks 148th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.