Average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica
Jamaica: Average area burnt per wildfire was 231.44 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica is 231.44 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica peaked at 317.84 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 204.72 hectares, in 2020.
That places Jamaica 103rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 243.8 hectares | 205.51 hectares | 317.84 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 234.21 hectares | 204.72 hectares | 255.65 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 100 Uganda 234.92 hectares compare
- 101 Bosnia and Herzegovina 234.35 hectares compare
- 102 Turkmenistan 233.68 hectares compare
- 104 Peru 230.42 hectares compare
- 105 Puerto Rico 229 hectares compare
- 106 New Caledonia 228.83 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Jamaica was 231.44 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 317.84 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 204.72 hectares in 2020.
- How does Jamaica rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Jamaica ranks 103rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.