Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Chad
Chad: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 837.17 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Chad, 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 Chad is 837.17 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3,800.0% on the previous year and up 680.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Chad peaked at 2,340 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2008.
That places Chad 49th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 998.16 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 2,340 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 341.31 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,052 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 321.99 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 837.17 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Chad?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Chad was 837.17 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 2,340 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2008.
- How does Chad rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Chad ranks 49th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 680.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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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About this data
Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.