Average area burnt per wildfire in Zambia
Zambia: Average area burnt per wildfire was 307.31 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Zambia, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 307.31 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.6% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Zambia peaked at 419.24 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 307.31 hectares, in 2026.
Zambia ranks 60th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 385.39 hectares | 359.57 hectares | 395.74 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 383.18 hectares | 307.31 hectares | 419.24 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Zambia?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Zambia was 307.31 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 419.24 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 307.31 hectares in 2026.
- How does Zambia rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Zambia ranks 60th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zambia 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.