Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama

Panama: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires was 252 in 2026. β—† Volatile

Latest (2026)
252
Change on year
up 171.0%
World rank
73rd
of 241 countries
All-time high
1,251
in 2019
All-time low
93
in 2025
Years of data
15
2012–2026

Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama, 2012–2026

02505007501.0k1.2k2012201920262012: 5972013: 5342014: 6202015: 9382016: 1.0k2017: 5172018: 3192019: 1.3k2020: 8502021: 3912022: 4462023: 7282024: 3242025: 932026: 252

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama is 252, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 171.0% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama peaked at 1,251 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 93, in 2025.

That places Panama 73rd out of 241 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 722.75 319 1,251 8
2020s 440.57 93 850 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama?
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires in Panama was 252 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 1,251 in 2019.
What is the lowest annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 93 in 2025.
How does Panama rank for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
Panama ranks 73rd out of 241 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 3,720 data points, 2012–2026
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