Average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen
Yemen: Average area burnt per wildfire was 196.8 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen, 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 Yemen is 196.8 hectares, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 17.9% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen peaked at 266 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 145.5 hectares, in 2013.
Yemen ranks 137th of 182 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 266 hectares | — |
| 2013 | 145.5 hectares | -45.3% |
| 2014 | 238.62 hectares | +64.0% |
| 2015 | 166 hectares | -30.4% |
| 2017 | 172.33 hectares | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 161.83 hectares | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 223 hectares | +37.8% |
| 2020 | 180 hectares | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 173.2 hectares | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 151.67 hectares | -12.4% |
| 2023 | 243.33 hectares | +60.4% |
| 2025 | 239.6 hectares | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 196.8 hectares | -17.9% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 196.8 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 307.28 hectares, 64% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 196.8 hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 213.25 hectares, 92% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 196.18 hectares | 145.5 hectares | 266 hectares | 7 |
| 2020s | 197.43 hectares | 151.67 hectares | 243.33 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More reference data data for Yemen
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5619 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 17.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Yemen was 196.8 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 266 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 145.5 hectares in 2013.
- How does Yemen rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Yemen ranks 137th out of 182 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Yemen 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.