Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh, 2002–2025
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 21.47 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2025.
That represents a change of down 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh peaked at 1,116 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
That places Bangladesh 89th out of 225 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 171.73 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2005 | 214.66 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2008 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2009 | 193.19 hectares | — |
| 2010 | 171.73 hectares | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 42.93 hectares | -75.0% |
| 2012 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2014 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2015 | 407.85 hectares | — |
| 2016 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 150.26 hectares | — |
| 2018 | 1,116 hectares | +642.9% |
| 2019 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 42.93 hectares | — |
| 2021 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2023 | 944.5 hectares | — |
| 2024 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 21.47 hectares | — |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 21.47 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.93 hectares, 50% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.45 hectares | 0 hectares | 214.66 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 188.9 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,116 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.15 hectares | 0 hectares | 944.5 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 89 Belarus 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 Costa Rica 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 France 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 French Guiana 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 Gabon 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 Liberia 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 Montenegro 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 Taiwan 21.47 hectares compare
- 89 United Kingdom 21.47 hectares compare
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Bangladesh was 21.47 hectares in 2025, 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1,116 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Bangladesh rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Bangladesh ranks 89th out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.