Average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria
Algeria: Average area burnt per wildfire was 327.24 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria, 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 average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria is 327.24 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 126.1% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria peaked at 362.58 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 144.71 hectares, in 2025.
That places Algeria 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 219.04 hectares | 154.45 hectares | 272.97 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 243.02 hectares | 144.71 hectares | 362.58 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 47 Cameroon 330.21 hectares compare
- 48 Democratic Republic of Congo 330.14 hectares compare
- 49 Chile 329.71 hectares compare
- 51 Cote d'Ivoire 326.72 hectares compare
- 52 Saudi Arabia 323.64 hectares compare
- 53 Guinea 321.75 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Algeria was 327.24 hectares in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 362.58 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 144.71 hectares in 2025.
- How does Algeria rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Algeria ranks 50th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.