Average area burnt per wildfire in Moldova

Moldova: Average area burnt per wildfire was 186.29 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
186.29 hectares
Change on year
up 14.8%
World rank
143rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
193.94 hectares
in 2015
All-time low
144.07 hectares
in 2020
Years of data
15
2012–2026

Average area burnt per wildfire in Moldova, 2012–2026

0501001502002012201920262012: 156.2 hectares2013: 174.2 hectares2014: 186.7 hectares2015: 193.9 hectares2016: 190.4 hectares2017: 177.5 hectares2018: 153.3 hectares2019: 173.1 hectares2020: 144.1 hectares2021: 180.5 hectares2022: 158.7 hectares2023: 178.7 hectares2024: 175.2 hectares2025: 162.2 hectares2026: 186.3 hectares

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 Moldova is 186.29 hectares, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Moldova peaked at 193.94 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 144.07 hectares, in 2020.

That places Moldova 143rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 175.67 hectares 153.34 hectares 193.94 hectares 8
2020s 169.37 hectares 144.07 hectares 186.29 hectares 7

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 140 Austria 187.44 hectares compare
  2. 141 Sri Lanka 186.53 hectares compare
  3. 142 Netherlands 186.33 hectares compare
  4. 144 Portugal 184.46 hectares compare
  5. 145 Latvia 183 hectares compare
  6. 146 Haiti 179.11 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average area burnt per wildfire in Moldova?
Average area burnt per wildfire in Moldova was 186.29 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 Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 193.94 hectares in 2015.
What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 144.07 hectares in 2020.
How does Moldova rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
Moldova ranks 143rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Moldova 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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About this data

Indicator
Average area burnt per wildfire
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,589 data points, 2012–2026
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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.