Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ukraine
Ukraine: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 2,834 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine is 2,834 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.0% on the previous year and up 103.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ukraine peaked at 3,048 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 128.8 hectares, in 2013.
That places Ukraine 29th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 992.8 hectares | 236.13 hectares | 2,512 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,228 hectares | 128.8 hectares | 2,748 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,859 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 3,048 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
- 26 Mozambique 3,928 hectares compare
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- 30 South Africa 2,726 hectares compare
- 31 Colombia 2,512 hectares compare
- 32 Sierra Leone 2,490 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ukraine?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Ukraine was 2,834 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 3,048 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 128.8 hectares in 2013.
- How does Ukraine rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Ukraine ranks 29th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.