Average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Average area burnt per wildfire was 197.5 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2026, average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde stood at 197.5 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.4% on the previous year and down 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde peaked at 1,182 hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 64 hectares, in 2012.
Cape Verde ranks 133rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 421.47 hectares | 64 hectares | 1,182 hectares | 4 |
| 2020s | 218.06 hectares | 84.5 hectares | 362.25 hectares | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Cape Verde was 197.5 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 Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 1,182 hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 hectares in 2012.
- How does Cape Verde rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Cape Verde ranks 133rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.