Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Taiwan
Taiwan: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 107.33 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is 107.33 hectares, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Taiwan peaked at 107.33 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
Taiwan ranks 73rd 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 | 2.68 hectares | 0 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 8.59 hectares | 0 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.47 hectares | 0 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Taiwan?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Taiwan was 107.33 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 107.33 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Taiwan rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Taiwan ranks 73rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.