Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gambia
Gambia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gambia, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 21.47 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gambia peaked at 3,263 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2024.
That places Gambia 87th 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 | 1,170 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 3,263 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 309.11 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 880.1 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.54 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 515.18 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gambia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Gambia was 21.47 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,263 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2024.
- How does Gambia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Gambia ranks 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.