Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mongolia
Mongolia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 128.79 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mongolia, 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 Mongolia stood at 128.79 hectares.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mongolia peaked at 1,438 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2004.
That places Mongolia 68th 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 | 262.96 hectares | 0 hectares | 815.7 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 40.79 hectares | 0 hectares | 300.52 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 317.69 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,438 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mongolia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Mongolia was 128.79 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,438 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2004.
- How does Mongolia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Mongolia ranks 68th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.