Average area burnt per wildfire in Mongolia
Mongolia: Average area burnt per wildfire was 504.32 hectares in 2026. ▼ Falling
Average area burnt per wildfire in Mongolia, 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 Mongolia is 504.32 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 25.1% on the previous year and down 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Mongolia peaked at 1,192 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 413.96 hectares, in 2021.
That places Mongolia 10th out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 817.84 hectares | 609.35 hectares | 1,192 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 607.14 hectares | 413.96 hectares | 1,020 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 7 Australia 592.02 hectares compare
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- 11 South Sudan 481 hectares compare
- 12 Central African Republic 471.44 hectares compare
- 13 Tunisia 470 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Mongolia?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Mongolia was 504.32 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,192 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 413.96 hectares in 2021.
- How does Mongolia rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Mongolia ranks 10th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.