Average area burnt per wildfire in Iran
Iran: Average area burnt per wildfire was 240.8 hectares in 2026. ▲ Rising
Average area burnt per wildfire in Iran, 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 Iran stood at 240.8 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Iran peaked at 262.17 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 209.36 hectares, in 2022.
That places Iran 103rd out of 182 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Iran, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 217.94 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 209.38 hectares | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 222.75 hectares | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 221.07 hectares | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 235.94 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 238.26 hectares | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 212.03 hectares | -11.0% |
| 2019 | 245.2 hectares | +15.6% |
| 2020 | 262.17 hectares | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 219.99 hectares | -16.1% |
| 2022 | 209.36 hectares | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 231.29 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2024 | 246.5 hectares | +6.6% |
| 2025 | 251.29 hectares | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 240.8 hectares | -4.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 240.8 hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 266 hectares, 91% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iran's 240.8 hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 213.25 hectares, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 225.32 hectares | 209.38 hectares | 245.2 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 237.34 hectares | 209.36 hectares | 262.17 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Iran?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Iran was 240.8 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 262.17 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 209.36 hectares in 2022.
- How does Iran rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Iran ranks 103rd out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran 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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Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.