Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Madagascar
Madagascar: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 11,291 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Madagascar, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 11,291 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 361.4% on the previous year and up 195.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Madagascar peaked at 11,291 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 665.44 hectares, in 2003.
That places Madagascar 13th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 2,718 hectares | 665.44 hectares | 4,744 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,389 hectares | 1,868 hectares | 5,023 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,332 hectares | 2,447 hectares | 11,291 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Madagascar?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Madagascar was 11,291 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 11,291 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 665.44 hectares in 2003.
- How does Madagascar rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Madagascar ranks 13th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.