Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan: Average area burnt per wildfire was 233.68 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
233.68 hectares
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
102nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
262.61 hectares
in 2019
All-time low
159.19 hectares
in 2018
Years of data
15
2012–2026

Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkmenistan, 2012–2026

01002003002012201920262012: 220.2 hectares2013: 213.7 hectares2014: 218.1 hectares2015: 215.3 hectares2016: 222.7 hectares2017: 179.2 hectares2018: 159.2 hectares2019: 262.6 hectares2020: 218.1 hectares2021: 188.2 hectares2022: 176 hectares2023: 208.2 hectares2024: 185.7 hectares2025: 208.4 hectares2026: 233.7 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 Turkmenistan is 233.68 hectares, measured in 2026.

The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Turkmenistan peaked at 262.61 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 159.19 hectares, in 2018.

That places Turkmenistan 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 211.36 hectares 159.19 hectares 262.61 hectares 8
2020s 202.62 hectares 176.03 hectares 233.68 hectares 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is average area burnt per wildfire in Turkmenistan?
Average area burnt per wildfire in Turkmenistan was 233.68 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 Turkmenistan?
The highest recorded value was 262.61 hectares in 2019.
What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Turkmenistan?
The lowest recorded value was 159.19 hectares in 2018.
How does Turkmenistan rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
Turkmenistan ranks 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Turkmenistan 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.