Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands
Netherlands: Annual number of wildfires was 9 wildfires in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands is 9 wildfires, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 350.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Netherlands peaked at 9 wildfires in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0 wildfires, in 2012.
That places Netherlands 129th 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 | 2 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 4 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 4 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 9 wildfires | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Netherlands?
- Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 9 wildfires in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual number of wildfires recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 wildfires in 2012.
- How does Netherlands rank for annual number of wildfires?
- Netherlands ranks 129th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.