Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gabon
Gabon: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 42.93 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gabon, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 42.93 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of up 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gabon peaked at 193.19 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
That places Gabon 80th 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 | 77.81 hectares | 0 hectares | 193.19 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 21.47 hectares | 0 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.35 hectares | 0 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gabon?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gabon was 42.93 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 193.19 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Gabon rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Gabon ranks 80th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Gabon 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.