Annual number of wildfires in Lesotho
Lesotho: Annual number of wildfires was 8 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Lesotho, 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 Lesotho is 8 wildfires, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 57.9% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Lesotho peaked at 239 wildfires in 2013 and was at its lowest, 8 wildfires, in 2026.
That places Lesotho 133rd 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 | 115.5 wildfires | 20 wildfires | 239 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 94 wildfires | 8 wildfires | 185 wildfires | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 134 Moldova 7 wildfires compare
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- 136 Equatorial Guinea 6 wildfires compare
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- 136 New Caledonia 6 wildfires compare
- 136 Norway 6 wildfires compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Lesotho?
- Annual number of wildfires in Lesotho was 8 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 239 wildfires in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 wildfires in 2026.
- How does Lesotho rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Lesotho ranks 133rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.