Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand
Thailand: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 214.66 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 214.66 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 83.1% on the previous year and down 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand peaked at 1,674 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 150.26 hectares, in 2006.
That places Thailand 62nd 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 | 842.54 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 1,674 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 882.25 hectares | 386.39 hectares | 1,288 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 652.56 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 1,309 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand was 214.66 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,674 hectares in 2002.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.26 hectares in 2006.
- How does Thailand rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Thailand ranks 62nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.