Wildfire area burned by land cover type in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 107.33 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia stood at 107.33 hectares. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in North Macedonia peaked at 107.33 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
North Macedonia ranks 70th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 | 21.47 hectares | 0 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in North Macedonia?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in North Macedonia was 107.33 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 107.33 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does North Macedonia rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- North Macedonia ranks 70th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.