Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Rwanda
Rwanda: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 343.45 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Rwanda, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 343.45 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Rwanda peaked at 3,971 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2018.
That places Rwanda 59th 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 | 2,144 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 3,971 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,803 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 3,971 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 489.42 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 987.43 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Rwanda?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Rwanda was 343.45 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 3,971 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2018.
- How does Rwanda rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Rwanda ranks 59th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.