Annual number of wildfires in Burundi

Burundi: Annual number of wildfires was 193 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
193 wildfires
Change on year
down 27.2%
World rank
81st
of 248 countries
All-time high
1,362 wildfires
in 2015
All-time low
193 wildfires
in 2026
Years of data
15
2012–2026

Annual number of wildfires in Burundi, 2012–2026

2505007501.0k1.2k2012201920262012: 593 wildfires2013: 961 wildfires2014: 536 wildfires2015: 1.4k wildfires2016: 1.1k wildfires2017: 485 wildfires2018: 275 wildfires2019: 485 wildfires2020: 596 wildfires2021: 351 wildfires2022: 370 wildfires2023: 297 wildfires2024: 454 wildfires2025: 265 wildfires2026: 193 wildfires

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 Burundi stood at 193 wildfires. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is down 27.2% on the previous year and down 82.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Burundi peaked at 1,362 wildfires in 2015 and was at its lowest, 193 wildfires, in 2026.

Burundi ranks 81st 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.

Annual number of wildfires in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Annual number of wildfires in Burundi, 2012 to 2026.
Year wildfires Change
2012 593 wildfires
2013 961 wildfires +62.1%
2014 536 wildfires -44.2%
2015 1,362 wildfires +154.1%
2016 1,086 wildfires -20.3%
2017 485 wildfires -55.3%
2018 275 wildfires -43.3%
2019 485 wildfires +76.4%
2020 596 wildfires +22.9%
2021 351 wildfires -41.1%
2022 370 wildfires +5.4%
2023 297 wildfires -19.7%
2024 454 wildfires +52.9%
2025 265 wildfires -41.6%
2026 193 wildfires -27.2%

Burundi compared with similar countries

  • Burundi's 193 wildfires is below the median for low income countries, which is 754 wildfires, 26% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Burundi's 193 wildfires is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,344 wildfires, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 722.88 wildfires 275 wildfires 1,362 wildfires 8
2020s 360.86 wildfires 193 wildfires 596 wildfires 7

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 78 Niger 231 wildfires compare
  2. 79 Malaysia 219 wildfires compare
  3. 80 Ecuador 205 wildfires compare
  4. 82 Bosnia and Herzegovina 178 wildfires compare
  5. 83 Guyana 174 wildfires compare
  6. 84 El Salvador 171 wildfires compare

See the full ranking of 248 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual number of wildfires in Burundi?
Annual number of wildfires in Burundi was 193 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 1,362 wildfires in 2015.
What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 193 wildfires in 2026.
How does Burundi rank for annual number of wildfires?
Burundi ranks 81st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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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Indicator
Annual number of wildfires
Unit
wildfires
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 3,720 data points, 2012–2026
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Number of wildfires. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.