Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan
Pakistan: Average area burnt per wildfire was 213.25 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 213.25 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan peaked at 247.28 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 197.73 hectares, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 126th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 235.82 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 211.7 hectares | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 220.02 hectares | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 206.63 hectares | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 247.28 hectares | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 228.17 hectares | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 197.73 hectares | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 210.37 hectares | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 219.49 hectares | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 215.89 hectares | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 245.77 hectares | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 212.75 hectares | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 234.61 hectares | +10.3% |
| 2025 | 234.86 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 213.25 hectares | -9.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 213.25 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 299.57 hectares, 71% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 213.25 hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 213.25 hectares, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 219.72 hectares | 197.73 hectares | 247.28 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 225.23 hectares | 212.75 hectares | 245.77 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan was 213.25 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 247.28 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.73 hectares in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Pakistan ranks 126th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.