Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands
Netherlands: Annual number of wildfires was 10 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 10 wildfires, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 400.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, annual number of wildfires in Netherlands peaked at 10 wildfires in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0 wildfires, in 2012.
That places Netherlands 134th 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.
Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | wildfires | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 wildfires | — |
| 2013 | 4 wildfires | — |
| 2014 | 3 wildfires | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 2 wildfires | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 0 wildfires | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 wildfires | — |
| 2018 | 4 wildfires | — |
| 2019 | 3 wildfires | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 2 wildfires | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 2 wildfires | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 7 wildfires | +250.0% |
| 2023 | 6 wildfires | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 2 wildfires | -66.7% |
| 2025 | 0 wildfires | -100.0% |
| 2026 | 10 wildfires | — |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 10 wildfires is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 wildfires, 10.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 10 wildfires is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11 wildfires, 91% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 4 wildfires | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.14 wildfires | 0 wildfires | 10 wildfires | 7 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 132 New Caledonia 11 wildfires compare
- 132 Somalia 11 wildfires compare
- 134 Afghanistan 10 wildfires compare
- 134 Austria 10 wildfires compare
- 137 Denmark 9 wildfires compare
- 137 French Guiana 9 wildfires compare
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual number of wildfires in Netherlands?
- Annual number of wildfires in Netherlands was 10 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 10 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 134th 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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Number of wildfires. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.