Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Sudan
Sudan: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 193.19 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Sudan, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 193.19 hectares for wildfire area burned by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of down 66.7% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Sudan peaked at 579.58 hectares in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
That places Sudan 63rd 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 | 80.5 hectares | 0 hectares | 493.71 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 10.73 hectares | 0 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 214.66 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 579.58 hectares | 5 |
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More reference data data for Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.57 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.09 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2814 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9627 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 38,797 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Sudan?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Sudan was 193.19 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 579.58 hectares in 2023.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Sudan rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Sudan ranks 63rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Sudan 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.