Average area burnt per wildfire in Belgium
Belgium: Average area burnt per wildfire was 125.5 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in Belgium, 2013–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 125.5 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
That represents a change of down 65.7% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Belgium peaked at 366 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 63.5 hectares, in 2020.
That places Belgium 172nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 135.94 hectares | 90 hectares | 188.5 hectares | 6 |
| 2020s | 174.41 hectares | 63.5 hectares | 366 hectares | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Belgium?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Belgium was 125.5 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 366 hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 63.5 hectares in 2020.
- How does Belgium rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Belgium ranks 172nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.