Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand
Thailand: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 429.32 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand, 2002–2025
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 429.32 hectares, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and down 9.1% 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 52nd out of 225 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,674 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 923.03 hectares | -44.9% |
| 2004 | 1,138 hectares | +23.3% |
| 2005 | 794.24 hectares | -30.2% |
| 2006 | 150.26 hectares | -81.1% |
| 2007 | 1,610 hectares | +971.4% |
| 2008 | 279.06 hectares | -82.7% |
| 2009 | 171.73 hectares | -38.5% |
| 2010 | 1,138 hectares | +562.5% |
| 2011 | 386.39 hectares | -66.0% |
| 2012 | 987.43 hectares | +155.6% |
| 2013 | 1,288 hectares | +30.4% |
| 2014 | 1,116 hectares | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 472.25 hectares | -57.7% |
| 2016 | 622.51 hectares | +31.8% |
| 2017 | 944.5 hectares | +51.7% |
| 2018 | 665.44 hectares | -29.5% |
| 2019 | 1,202 hectares | +80.6% |
| 2020 | 321.99 hectares | -73.2% |
| 2021 | 1,309 hectares | +306.7% |
| 2022 | 150.26 hectares | -88.5% |
| 2023 | 1,266 hectares | +742.9% |
| 2024 | 214.66 hectares | -83.1% |
| 2025 | 429.32 hectares | +100.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 429.32 hectares is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.47 hectares, 20.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +971.4% | 150.26 hectares | 1,610 hectares |
| 2023 | +742.9% | 150.26 hectares | 1,266 hectares |
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 | 615.36 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 1,309 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Thailand was 429.32 hectares in 2025, 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 52nd out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. 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.