Annual number of fires in Netherlands
Netherlands: Annual number of fires was 10 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
10
World rank
135th
of 248 countries
All-time high
10
in 2026
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
15
2012–2026
Annual number of fires in Netherlands, 2012–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual number of fires in Netherlands is 10, 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 fires in Netherlands peaked at 10 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.
That places Netherlands 135th 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 fires in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 4 | — |
| 2014 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2025 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2026 | 10 | — |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 10 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 10.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 10 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.5, 87% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.14 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
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 fires in Netherlands?
- Annual number of fires in Netherlands was 10 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual number of fires recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual number of fires recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
- How does Netherlands rank for annual number of fires?
- Netherlands ranks 135th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual number of fires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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