Annual number of wildfires in Denmark
Denmark: Annual number of wildfires was 9 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Denmark, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in wildfires.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 9 wildfires for annual number of wildfires in 2026.
The figure is down 18.2% on the previous year and up 800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Denmark peaked at 11 wildfires in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 wildfires, in 2019.
Denmark 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 | 4.5 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 9 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.29 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 11 wildfires | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Denmark?
- Annual number of wildfires in Denmark 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 11 wildfires in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 wildfires in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Denmark ranks 129th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.