Annual number of wildfires in Germany
Germany: Annual number of wildfires was 59 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Germany, 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 Germany stood at 59 wildfires.
The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and up 268.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Germany peaked at 86 wildfires in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9 wildfires, in 2017.
That places Germany 94th 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 | 25.5 wildfires | 9 wildfires | 68 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 49.29 wildfires | 9 wildfires | 86 wildfires | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 91 Bosnia and Herzegovina 80 wildfires compare
- 92 Dominican Republic 68 wildfires compare
- 93 United Kingdom 64 wildfires compare
- 95 Belarus 55 wildfires compare
- 96 Japan 53 wildfires compare
- 97 Eswatini 52 wildfires compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Germany?
- Annual number of wildfires in Germany was 59 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 86 wildfires in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 wildfires in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Germany ranks 94th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 268.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.