Annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan
Pakistan: Annual area burnt per wildfire was 212.48 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
212.48
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
126th
of 182 countries
All-time high
247.28
in 2016
All-time low
197.73
in 2018
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan is 212.48, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan peaked at 247.28 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 197.73, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 126th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 235.82 | — |
| 2013 | 211.7 | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 220.02 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 206.63 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 247.28 | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 228.17 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 197.73 | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 210.37 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 219.49 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 215.89 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 245.77 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 212.75 | -13.4% |
| 2024 | 234.61 | +10.3% |
| 2025 | 234.86 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 212.48 | -9.5% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 212.48 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 296.39, 72% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 212.48 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 212.48, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 219.72 | 197.73 | 247.28 | 8 |
| 2020s | 225.12 | 212.48 | 245.77 | 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 annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan?
- Annual area burnt per wildfire in Pakistan was 212.48 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt per wildfire recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 247.28 in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt per wildfire recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 197.73 in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Pakistan ranks 126th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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