Average area burnt per wildfire in Madagascar
Madagascar: Average area burnt per wildfire was 222.79 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar stood at 222.79 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.0% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Madagascar peaked at 269.07 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 217.83 hectares, in 2018.
That places Madagascar 109th 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 | 253.04 hectares | 217.83 hectares | 269.07 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 250.55 hectares | 222.79 hectares | 265.32 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Madagascar?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Madagascar was 222.79 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 269.07 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 217.83 hectares in 2018.
- How does Madagascar rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Madagascar ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.