Average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden
Sweden: Average area burnt per wildfire was 86.25 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2026, average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden stood at 86.25 hectares. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 72.8% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden peaked at 529.85 hectares in 2014 and was at its lowest, 86.25 hectares, in 2026.
That places Sweden 180th out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 | 234.15 hectares | 128.73 hectares | 529.85 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 181.88 hectares | 86.25 hectares | 317 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 177 Burundi 105.72 hectares compare
- 178 Germany 102.46 hectares compare
- 179 Antigua and Barbuda 95 hectares compare
- 181 Switzerland 75 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Sweden was 86.25 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 529.85 hectares in 2014.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.25 hectares in 2026.
- How does Sweden rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Sweden ranks 180th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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
The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.