Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Botswana
Botswana: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 19,706 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Botswana, 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 Botswana is 19,706 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.3% on the previous year and up 3,725.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Botswana peaked at 68,047 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 279.06 hectares, in 2009.
Botswana ranks 8th 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 | 8,125 hectares | 279.06 hectares | 30,138 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,498 hectares | 321.99 hectares | 68,047 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,635 hectares | 751.3 hectares | 25,051 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Botswana?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Botswana was 19,706 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 68,047 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 279.06 hectares in 2009.
- How does Botswana rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Botswana ranks 8th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,725.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.