Average area burnt per wildfire in India
India: Average area burnt per wildfire was 297.35 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in India, 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 India stood at 297.35 hectares.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in India peaked at 340.73 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 280.77 hectares, in 2018.
India ranks 67th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 308.58 hectares | 280.77 hectares | 328.15 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 305.45 hectares | 291.8 hectares | 340.73 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in India?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in India was 297.35 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 340.73 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 280.77 hectares in 2018.
- How does India rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- India ranks 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this India 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.