Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan

Pakistan: Average area burnt per wildfire was 214.06 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
214.06 hectares
Change on year
down 8.9%
World rank
119th
of 181 countries
All-time high
247.28 hectares
in 2016
All-time low
197.73 hectares
in 2018
Years of data
15
2012–2026

Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan, 2012–2026

0501001502002502012201920262012: 235.8 hectares2013: 211.7 hectares2014: 220 hectares2015: 206.6 hectares2016: 247.3 hectares2017: 228.2 hectares2018: 197.7 hectares2019: 210.4 hectares2020: 219.5 hectares2021: 215.9 hectares2022: 245.8 hectares2023: 212.8 hectares2024: 234.6 hectares2025: 234.9 hectares2026: 214.1 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 Pakistan is 214.06 hectares, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and down 13.4% 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 119th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 219.72 hectares 197.73 hectares 247.28 hectares 8
2020s 225.35 hectares 212.75 hectares 245.77 hectares 7

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 117 North Macedonia 215 hectares compare
  2. 117 United Arab Emirates 215 hectares compare
  3. 120 Ukraine 213.61 hectares compare
  4. 121 Slovakia 212.67 hectares compare
  5. 122 Morocco 212.04 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan?
Average area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan was 214.06 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 119th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. 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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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.