Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands
Netherlands: Average area burnt per wildfire was 178.7 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands, 2013–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 178.7 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
The figure is up 59.6% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands peaked at 653.5 hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 52.5 hectares, in 2021.
Netherlands ranks 147th of 182 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 147.75 hectares | — |
| 2014 | 363.67 hectares | +146.1% |
| 2015 | 139 hectares | -61.8% |
| 2018 | 137.25 hectares | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 143 hectares | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 653.5 hectares | +357.0% |
| 2021 | 52.5 hectares | -92.0% |
| 2022 | 75 hectares | +42.9% |
| 2023 | 116 hectares | +54.7% |
| 2024 | 112 hectares | -3.4% |
| 2026 | 178.7 hectares | +59.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 178.7 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 215 hectares, 83% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 178.7 hectares is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 207.64 hectares, 86% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 186.13 hectares | 137.25 hectares | 363.67 hectares | 5 |
| 2020s | 197.95 hectares | 52.5 hectares | 653.5 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands was 178.7 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 653.5 hectares in 2020.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.5 hectares in 2021.
- How does Netherlands rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Netherlands ranks 147th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.