Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Turkey
Turkey: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 2,426 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Turkey, 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 Turkey is 2,426 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 352.0% on the previous year and up 1,312.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Turkey peaked at 3,027 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2005.
Turkey ranks 33rd of 225 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 335.4 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 944.5 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 236.13 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 493.72 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,382 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 3,027 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Turkey?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Turkey was 2,426 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 3,027 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2005.
- How does Turkey rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Turkey ranks 33rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,312.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.