Annual number of wildfires in Botswana
Botswana: Annual number of wildfires was 340 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Botswana, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in wildfires.
Analysis
In 2026, annual number of wildfires in Botswana stood at 340 wildfires. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 69.1% on the previous year and down 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Botswana peaked at 4,505 wildfires in 2023 and was at its lowest, 340 wildfires, in 2026.
That places Botswana 65th 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 | 1,597 wildfires | 1,011 wildfires | 2,255 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,312 wildfires | 340 wildfires | 4,505 wildfires | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Botswana?
- Annual number of wildfires in Botswana was 340 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 4,505 wildfires in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 340 wildfires in 2026.
- How does Botswana rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Botswana ranks 65th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.