Average area burnt per wildfire in Djibouti

Djibouti: Average area burnt per wildfire was 207 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
207 hectares
Change on year
down 20.5%
World rank
125th
of 181 countries
All-time high
460 hectares
in 2020
All-time low
136 hectares
in 2021
Years of data
8
2016–2026

Average area burnt per wildfire in Djibouti, 2016–2026

1002003004005002016202120262016: 240 hectares2017: 202 hectares2018: 185.5 hectares2019: 340 hectares2020: 460 hectares2021: 136 hectares2025: 260.5 hectares2026: 207 hectares

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 Djibouti is 207 hectares, measured in 2026.

The figure is down 20.5% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Djibouti peaked at 460 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 136 hectares, in 2021.

Djibouti ranks 125th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 241.88 hectares 185.5 hectares 340 hectares 4
2020s 265.88 hectares 136 hectares 460 hectares 4

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 122 Morocco 212.04 hectares compare
  2. 123 Egypt 208.25 hectares compare
  3. 124 Eswatini 207.48 hectares compare
  4. 126 Uruguay 206.84 hectares compare
  5. 127 Malawi 206.64 hectares compare
  6. 128 Poland 206.25 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average area burnt per wildfire in Djibouti?
Average area burnt per wildfire in Djibouti was 207 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 Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 460 hectares in 2020.
What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 136 hectares in 2021.
How does Djibouti rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
Djibouti ranks 125th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Djibouti 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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About this data

Indicator
Average area burnt per wildfire
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,589 data points, 2012–2026
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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.