Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Benin
Benin: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 128.79 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Benin, 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 Benin stood at 128.79 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.8% on the previous year and up 500.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Benin peaked at 1,910 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2008.
That places Benin 68th 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 | 437.37 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,910 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 100.89 hectares | 0 hectares | 364.92 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 210.37 hectares | 0 hectares | 601.05 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Benin?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Benin was 128.79 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1,910 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2008.
- How does Benin rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Benin ranks 68th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Benin 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.