Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Indonesia
Indonesia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 4,701 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia stood at 4,701 hectares.
That represents a change of down 75.2% on the previous year and down 89.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Indonesia peaked at 82,536 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 729.84 hectares, in 2022.
That places Indonesia 24th 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 | 31,362 hectares | 4,250 hectares | 82,536 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,015 hectares | 923.03 hectares | 72,769 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,019 hectares | 729.84 hectares | 18,933 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Indonesia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Indonesia was 4,701 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 82,536 hectares in 2002.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 729.84 hectares in 2022.
- How does Indonesia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Indonesia ranks 24th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.