Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria
Syria: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 193.19 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria is 193.19 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 125.0% on the previous year and up 800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria peaked at 901.57 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2003.
Syria ranks 64th 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 | 112.7 hectares | 0 hectares | 815.7 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 130.94 hectares | 0 hectares | 901.57 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 141.67 hectares | 0 hectares | 429.32 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More reference data data for Syria
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Syria 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 901.57 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2003.
- How does Syria rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Syria ranks 64th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.