Annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany
Germany: Annual area burnt per wildfire was 108.85 in 2026. ▲ Rising
Latest (2026)
108.85
Change on year
down 30.1%
World rank
176th
of 182 countries
All-time high
161
in 2015
All-time low
77.35
in 2014
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany is 108.85, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 30.1% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany peaked at 161 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 77.35, in 2014.
Germany ranks 176th of 182 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 125.87 | — |
| 2013 | 100.18 | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 77.35 | -22.8% |
| 2015 | 161 | +108.1% |
| 2016 | 122.19 | -24.1% |
| 2017 | 122.56 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 140.03 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 148.26 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 97.07 | -34.5% |
| 2021 | 105.33 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 121.49 | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 125.72 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 111.45 | -11.3% |
| 2025 | 155.81 | +39.8% |
| 2026 | 108.85 | -30.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 108.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 212.67, 51% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Germany's 108.85 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 206.25, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 124.68 | 77.35 | 161 | 8 |
| 2020s | 117.96 | 97.07 | 155.81 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany?
- Annual area burnt per wildfire in Germany was 108.85 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt per wildfire recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 161 in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt per wildfire recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.35 in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Germany ranks 176th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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