Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 343.45 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 343.45 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 300.0% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe peaked at 965.97 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 64.4 hectares, in 2016.
That places Zimbabwe 56th 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 | 458.83 hectares | 214.66 hectares | 965.97 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 332.72 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 643.98 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 309.11 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 601.04 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe was 343.45 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 965.97 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.4 hectares in 2016.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- Zimbabwe ranks 56th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.