Annual area burnt by wildfires in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 12,291 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu is 12,291 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 193.3% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in Vanuatu peaked at 40,758 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,191 hectares, in 2025.
That places Vanuatu 98th 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 | 29,865 hectares | 11,820 hectares | 40,758 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 8,611 hectares | 4,191 hectares | 12,291 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in Vanuatu?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in Vanuatu was 12,291 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 40,758 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,191 hectares in 2025.
- How does Vanuatu rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Vanuatu ranks 98th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.