Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Namibia
Namibia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Namibia, 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 Namibia stood at 21.47 hectares.
That represents a change of down 66.7% on the previous year and down 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Namibia peaked at 300.52 hectares in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2006.
That places Namibia 87th 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 | 134.16 hectares | 0 hectares | 279.06 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 88.01 hectares | 0 hectares | 300.52 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.76 hectares | 0 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Namibia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Namibia was 21.47 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 300.52 hectares in 2015.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2006.
- How does Namibia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Namibia ranks 87th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.