Average area burnt per wildfire in Greece
Greece: Average area burnt per wildfire was 851.39 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in Greece, 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 Greece stood at 851.39 hectares.
The figure is up 73.6% on the previous year and up 140.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Greece peaked at 1,332 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 226.47 hectares, in 2018.
Greece ranks 2nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 276.81 hectares | 226.47 hectares | 353.54 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 694.7 hectares | 263.72 hectares | 1,332 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Greece?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Greece was 851.39 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1,332 hectares in 2023.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.47 hectares in 2018.
- How does Greece rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Greece ranks 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.