Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Pakistan
Pakistan: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 772.77 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan stood at 772.77 hectares. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 3,500.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Pakistan peaked at 772.77 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
Pakistan ranks 50th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 | 59.03 hectares | 0 hectares | 236.12 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 72.98 hectares | 0 hectares | 321.99 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 218.95 hectares | 0 hectares | 772.77 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2084 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3588 °C (2026)
- Democracy 3 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Consumer price index 400.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Pakistan?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Pakistan was 772.77 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 772.77 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Pakistan rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Pakistan ranks 50th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,500.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.