Annual area burnt by wildfires in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 21,966 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Turkmenistan, 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 Turkmenistan is 21,966 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.3% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Turkmenistan peaked at 189,081 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7,984 hectares, in 2024.
Turkmenistan ranks 88th 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 | 100,960 hectares | 56,587 hectares | 189,081 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 53,918 hectares | 7,984 hectares | 139,585 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Turkmenistan?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Turkmenistan was 21,966 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 189,081 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,984 hectares in 2024.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Turkmenistan ranks 88th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.