Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Senegal
Senegal: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 343.45 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Senegal, 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 Senegal stood at 343.45 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.8% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Senegal peaked at 1,417 hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42.93 hectares, in 2008.
That places Senegal 56th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 279.06 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 686.91 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 551.67 hectares | 128.79 hectares | 1,417 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 613.92 hectares | 343.45 hectares | 1,116 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Senegal?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Senegal 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,417 hectares in 2017.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.93 hectares in 2008.
- How does Senegal rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Senegal ranks 56th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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About this data
Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.