Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania
Albania: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 42.93 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania is 42.93 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 86.7% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania peaked at 622.51 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
That places Albania 80th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.5 hectares | 0 hectares | 343.45 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 111.62 hectares | 0 hectares | 622.51 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 214.66 hectares | 0 hectares | 429.32 hectares | 5 |
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More reference data data for Albania
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.83 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.22 °C (2026)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.81 °C (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Albania was 42.93 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 622.51 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Albania rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Albania ranks 80th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.