Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 21.47 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom, 2002–2025
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2025, wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom stood at 21.47 hectares.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom peaked at 171.73 hectares in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
United Kingdom ranks 89th 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.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 42.93 hectares | — |
| 2004 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2006 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2007 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2008 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2009 | 85.86 hectares | — |
| 2010 | 21.47 hectares | -75.0% |
| 2011 | 64.4 hectares | +200.0% |
| 2012 | 21.47 hectares | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2015 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2016 | 64.4 hectares | — |
| 2017 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 171.73 hectares | — |
| 2019 | 85.86 hectares | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0 hectares | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2022 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2023 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2024 | 0 hectares | — |
| 2025 | 21.47 hectares | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.1 hectares | 0 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 42.93 hectares | 0 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.58 hectares | 0 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 6 |
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More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in United Kingdom was 21.47 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 171.73 hectares in 2018.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- United Kingdom ranks 89th out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.