Annual number of wildfires in Algeria
Algeria: Annual number of wildfires was 311 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Algeria, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in wildfires.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual number of wildfires in Algeria is 311 wildfires, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.6% on the previous year and down 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Algeria peaked at 2,312 wildfires in 2012 and was at its lowest, 164 wildfires, in 2024.
That places Algeria 69th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 965.5 wildfires | 222 wildfires | 2,312 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 461.57 wildfires | 164 wildfires | 1,234 wildfires | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Algeria?
- Annual number of wildfires in Algeria was 311 wildfires in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual number of wildfires recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,312 wildfires in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 164 wildfires in 2024.
- How does Algeria rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Algeria ranks 69th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual number of wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of wildfires. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.