Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkey
Turkey: Average area burnt per wildfire was 244.17 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkey, 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 Turkey is 244.17 hectares, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.2% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Turkey peaked at 346.17 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 222.05 hectares, in 2023.
Turkey ranks 96th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 263.48 hectares | 224.25 hectares | 286.32 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 266.62 hectares | 222.05 hectares | 346.17 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Turkey?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkey was 244.17 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 346.17 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.05 hectares in 2023.
- How does Turkey rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Turkey ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkey 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.