Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam
Vietnam: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 4,722 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam stood at 4,722 hectares.
That represents a change of up 61.8% on the previous year and down 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam peaked at 13,223 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 171.73 hectares, in 2008.
Vietnam ranks 23rd of 225 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 1,521 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 4,637 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,311 hectares | 1,546 hectares | 13,223 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,232 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 4,722 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Vietnam was 4,722 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 13,223 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 171.73 hectares in 2008.
- How does Vietnam rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Vietnam ranks 23rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.