Average area burnt per wildfire in Cambodia
Cambodia: Average area burnt per wildfire was 292.19 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Cambodia, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 292.19 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Cambodia peaked at 304.96 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 270.64 hectares, in 2023.
That places Cambodia 71st 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 | 291.3 hectares | 274.92 hectares | 304.96 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 286.71 hectares | 270.64 hectares | 301.55 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Cambodia?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Cambodia was 292.19 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 304.96 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 270.64 hectares in 2023.
- How does Cambodia rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Cambodia ranks 71st out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.