Average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Average area burnt per wildfire was 211.24 hectares in 2026. ▼ Falling
Average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan, 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 Uzbekistan is 211.24 hectares, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan peaked at 280.68 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 188.1 hectares, in 2024.
That places Uzbekistan 128th out of 182 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 245.95 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 219.28 hectares | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 262.7 hectares | +19.8% |
| 2015 | 260.12 hectares | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 218.97 hectares | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 208.31 hectares | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 256.55 hectares | +23.2% |
| 2019 | 245.76 hectares | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 244.91 hectares | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 280.68 hectares | +14.6% |
| 2022 | 237.45 hectares | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 236.05 hectares | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 188.1 hectares | -20.3% |
| 2025 | 214.49 hectares | +14.0% |
| 2026 | 211.24 hectares | -1.5% |
Uzbekistan compared with similar countries
- Uzbekistan's 211.24 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 299.57 hectares, 71% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Uzbekistan's 211.24 hectares is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 207.64 hectares, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 239.7 hectares | 208.31 hectares | 262.7 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 230.42 hectares | 188.1 hectares | 280.68 hectares | 7 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
More reference data data for Uzbekistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2736 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Uzbekistan was 211.24 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 280.68 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.1 hectares in 2024.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Uzbekistan ranks 128th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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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Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.