Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mauritania
Mauritania: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 42.93 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mauritania, 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 Mauritania stood at 42.93 hectares. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mauritania peaked at 42.93 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
That places Mauritania 80th 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 | 5.37 hectares | 0 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.88 hectares | 0 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mauritania?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mauritania was 42.93 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 42.93 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Mauritania rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Mauritania ranks 80th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.