Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Kenya
Kenya: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 321.99 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Kenya, 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 Kenya stood at 321.99 hectares.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Kenya peaked at 2,275 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 85.86 hectares, in 2012.
That places Kenya 60th 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 | 493.72 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 944.5 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 545.23 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 2,275 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 313.4 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 515.18 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Kenya?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Kenya was 321.99 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,275 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.86 hectares in 2012.
- How does Kenya rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Kenya ranks 60th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.