Average area burnt per wildfire in Ecuador
Ecuador: Average area burnt per wildfire was 190.04 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador stood at 190.04 hectares.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Ecuador peaked at 309.04 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 186.4 hectares, in 2018.
Ecuador ranks 138th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 228.53 hectares | 186.4 hectares | 309.04 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 229.34 hectares | 190.04 hectares | 270.91 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Ecuador?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Ecuador was 190.04 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 309.04 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.4 hectares in 2018.
- How does Ecuador rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Ecuador ranks 138th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.