Annual number of wildfires in Mongolia
Mongolia: Annual number of wildfires was 122 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Mongolia, 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 Mongolia is 122 wildfires, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 42.2% on the previous year and down 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Mongolia peaked at 753 wildfires in 2015 and was at its lowest, 52 wildfires, in 2020.
Mongolia ranks 84th 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 | 391.25 wildfires | 78 wildfires | 753 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 146.43 wildfires | 52 wildfires | 267 wildfires | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
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- 85 Mauritania 97 wildfires compare
- 86 Turkmenistan 94 wildfires compare
- 87 New Zealand 93 wildfires compare
- 87 Syria 93 wildfires compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Mongolia?
- Annual number of wildfires in Mongolia was 122 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 753 wildfires in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52 wildfires in 2020.
- How does Mongolia rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Mongolia ranks 84th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual number of wildfires rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.