Average area burnt per wildfire in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Average area burnt per wildfire was 215 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
215 hectares
Change on year
up 173.9%
World rank
117th
of 181 countries
All-time high
215 hectares
in 2025
All-time low
24 hectares
in 2019
Years of data
11
2012–2025

Average area burnt per wildfire in United Arab Emirates, 2012–2025

0501001502002012201820252012: 73 hectares2014: 58 hectares2015: 105.5 hectares2016: 58 hectares2017: 58 hectares2018: 68.5 hectares2019: 24 hectares2020: 105 hectares2022: 107.7 hectares2024: 78.5 hectares2025: 215 hectares

Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 215 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 173.9% on the previous year and up 103.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in United Arab Emirates peaked at 215 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 24 hectares, in 2019.

United Arab Emirates ranks 117th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 63.57 hectares 24 hectares 105.5 hectares 7
2020s 126.54 hectares 78.5 hectares 215 hectares 4

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  4. 117 North Macedonia 215 hectares compare
  5. 119 Pakistan 214.06 hectares compare
  6. 120 Ukraine 213.61 hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is average area burnt per wildfire in United Arab Emirates?
Average area burnt per wildfire in United Arab Emirates was 215 hectares in 2025, 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 United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 215 hectares in 2025.
What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 24 hectares in 2019.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
United Arab Emirates ranks 117th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 103.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.