Average area burnt per wildfire in Uganda
Uganda: Average area burnt per wildfire was 234.92 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 234.92 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Uganda peaked at 254.31 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 222.9 hectares, in 2018.
That places Uganda 100th 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 | 239.38 hectares | 222.9 hectares | 254.31 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 235.33 hectares | 224.31 hectares | 249.88 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Uganda?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Uganda was 234.92 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 254.31 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.9 hectares in 2018.
- How does Uganda rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Uganda ranks 100th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uganda 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.