Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cambodia
Cambodia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 5,646 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cambodia, 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 Cambodia stood at 5,646 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 67.5% on the previous year and up 378.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cambodia peaked at 14,747 hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 364.92 hectares, in 2006.
Cambodia ranks 19th 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 | 2,326 hectares | 364.92 hectares | 6,010 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,218 hectares | 558.11 hectares | 14,747 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,182 hectares | 2,554 hectares | 10,604 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cambodia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Cambodia was 5,646 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 Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,747 hectares in 2016.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 364.92 hectares in 2006.
- How does Cambodia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Cambodia ranks 19th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 378.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.