Average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark
Denmark: Average area burnt per wildfire was 130.78 hectares in 2026. ▲ Rising
Average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 130.78 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.7% on the previous year and up 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark peaked at 226.25 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72.25 hectares, in 2013.
Denmark ranks 172nd of 182 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 136.75 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 72.25 hectares | -47.2% |
| 2014 | 104.6 hectares | +44.8% |
| 2015 | 96.11 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 79 hectares | -17.8% |
| 2017 | 168.5 hectares | +113.3% |
| 2018 | 137.67 hectares | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 161.25 hectares | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 141.46 hectares | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 190.2 hectares | +34.5% |
| 2024 | 226.25 hectares | +19.0% |
| 2025 | 108.36 hectares | -52.1% |
| 2026 | 130.78 hectares | +20.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 130.78 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 215 hectares, 61% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 130.78 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 207.64 hectares, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 113.55 hectares | 72.25 hectares | 168.5 hectares | 7 |
| 2020s | 159.72 hectares | 108.36 hectares | 226.25 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Denmark was 130.78 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 226.25 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.25 hectares in 2013.
- How does Denmark rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Denmark ranks 172nd out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark 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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Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.