Annual number of wildfires in Austria
Austria: Annual number of wildfires was 9 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Austria, 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 Austria is 9 wildfires, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 80.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Austria peaked at 13 wildfires in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 wildfires, in 2016.
Austria ranks 129th of 248 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.88 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 13 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.86 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 9 wildfires | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Austria?
- Annual number of wildfires in Austria was 9 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 13 wildfires in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 wildfires in 2016.
- How does Austria rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Austria ranks 129th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Austria 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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About this data
Number of wildfires. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.