Wildfire area burned by land cover type in India
India: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 1,224 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in India, 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 India stood at 1,224 hectares.
The figure is up 159.1% on the previous year and up 137.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in India peaked at 2,018 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 85.86 hectares, in 2008.
That places India 44th 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 | 665.44 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 1,610 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 867.22 hectares | 214.66 hectares | 2,018 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 716.96 hectares | 472.25 hectares | 1,224 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in India?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in India was 1,224 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 2,018 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.86 hectares in 2008.
- How does India rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- India ranks 44th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.