Annual area burnt by wildfires in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 19,740 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Tunisia, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 19,740 hectares for annual area burnt by wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 150.0% on the previous year and up 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Tunisia peaked at 41,255 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,931 hectares, in 2024.
That places Tunisia 91st 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 | 21,016 hectares | 4,114 hectares | 38,463 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 18,703 hectares | 1,931 hectares | 41,255 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Tunisia?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Tunisia was 19,740 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 41,255 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,931 hectares in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Tunisia ranks 91st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.