Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Wildfire area burned by land cover type was 150.26 hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe, 2002–2025
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 150.26 hectares, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 56.2% on the previous year and down 56.2% 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 67th out of 225 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 214.66 hectares | — |
| 2003 | 300.52 hectares | +40.0% |
| 2004 | 794.24 hectares | +164.3% |
| 2005 | 386.39 hectares | -51.4% |
| 2006 | 364.92 hectares | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 965.97 hectares | +164.7% |
| 2008 | 236.12 hectares | -75.6% |
| 2009 | 407.85 hectares | +72.7% |
| 2010 | 343.45 hectares | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 643.98 hectares | +87.5% |
| 2012 | 622.51 hectares | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 236.12 hectares | -62.1% |
| 2014 | 128.8 hectares | -45.5% |
| 2015 | 343.45 hectares | +166.7% |
| 2016 | 64.4 hectares | -81.2% |
| 2017 | 300.52 hectares | +366.7% |
| 2018 | 300.52 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 343.45 hectares | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 601.04 hectares | +75.0% |
| 2021 | 321.99 hectares | -46.4% |
| 2022 | 193.19 hectares | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 85.86 hectares | -55.6% |
| 2024 | 343.45 hectares | +300.0% |
| 2025 | 150.26 hectares | -56.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 150.26 hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.93 hectares, 3.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 150.26 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 246.86 hectares, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 | 282.63 hectares | 85.86 hectares | 601.04 hectares | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.5886 °C (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type in Zimbabwe was 150.26 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 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 67th out of 225 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.2%. 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.