Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Malaysia
Malaysia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 686.91 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia stood at 686.91 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 166.7% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Malaysia peaked at 1,610 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 42.93 hectares, in 2017.
That places Malaysia 51st 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 | 802.29 hectares | 257.59 hectares | 1,395 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 695.5 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,610 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 446.49 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 794.24 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Malaysia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Malaysia was 686.91 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,610 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.93 hectares in 2017.
- How does Malaysia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Malaysia ranks 51st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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About this data
Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.