Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola
Angola: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 15,885 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola stood at 15,885 hectares.
The figure is up 110.2% on the previous year and up 203.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola peaked at 23,634 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,846 hectares, in 2006.
Angola ranks 11th of 225 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 6,692 hectares | 1,846 hectares | 12,300 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 12,669 hectares | 5,238 hectares | 23,634 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,518 hectares | 5,817 hectares | 15,885 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Angola was 15,885 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 23,634 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,846 hectares in 2006.
- How does Angola rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Angola ranks 11th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.