Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands
Netherlands: Average area burnt per wildfire was 186.33 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 186.33 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
The figure is up 66.4% on the previous year and up 34.1% 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 142nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 186.13 hectares | 137.25 hectares | 363.67 hectares | 5 |
| 2020s | 199.22 hectares | 52.5 hectares | 653.5 hectares | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Netherlands was 186.33 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 142nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.1%. 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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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.