Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Greece
Greece: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 429.32 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Greece, 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 Greece stood at 429.32 hectares.
That represents a change of down 85.4% on the previous year and up 1,900.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Greece peaked at 3,456 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
That places Greece 55th 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 | 590.31 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,340 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 433.61 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 1,481 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,481 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 3,456 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Greece?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Greece was 429.32 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 3,456 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Greece rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Greece ranks 55th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.