Annual number of wildfires in Indonesia
Indonesia: Annual number of wildfires was 17,008 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia is 17,008 wildfires, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 268.3% on the previous year and up 122.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Indonesia peaked at 52,320 wildfires in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3,851 wildfires, in 2022.
Indonesia ranks 6th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual number of wildfires in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | wildfires | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23,018 wildfires | — |
| 2013 | 16,095 wildfires | -30.1% |
| 2014 | 33,742 wildfires | +109.6% |
| 2015 | 52,320 wildfires | +55.1% |
| 2016 | 7,637 wildfires | -85.4% |
| 2017 | 5,721 wildfires | -25.1% |
| 2018 | 16,410 wildfires | +186.8% |
| 2019 | 23,873 wildfires | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 5,225 wildfires | -78.1% |
| 2021 | 4,081 wildfires | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 3,851 wildfires | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 16,878 wildfires | +338.3% |
| 2024 | 5,424 wildfires | -67.9% |
| 2025 | 4,618 wildfires | -14.9% |
| 2026 | 17,008 wildfires | +268.3% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 17,008 wildfires is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 105.5 wildfires, 161.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 17,008 wildfires is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12 wildfires, 1417.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22,352 wildfires | 5,721 wildfires | 52,320 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 8,155 wildfires | 3,851 wildfires | 17,008 wildfires | 7 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Indonesia?
- Annual number of wildfires in Indonesia was 17,008 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 52,320 wildfires in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,851 wildfires in 2022.
- How does Indonesia rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Indonesia ranks 6th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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 18 September 2026.