Average area burnt per wildfire in Tanzania
Tanzania: Average area burnt per wildfire was 302.15 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is 302.15 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Tanzania peaked at 349.78 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 295.38 hectares, in 2018.
That places Tanzania 63rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 335.06 hectares | 295.38 hectares | 349.78 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 327.91 hectares | 302.15 hectares | 345.53 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 60 Zambia 307.31 hectares compare
- 61 Honduras 305.54 hectares compare
- 62 China 303.81 hectares compare
- 64 Dominican Republic 302.1 hectares compare
- 65 Kazakhstan 299.24 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Tanzania?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Tanzania was 302.15 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 349.78 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 295.38 hectares in 2018.
- How does Tanzania rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Tanzania ranks 63rd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.