Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate was 178.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan is 178.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 475.4% on the previous year and up 789.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan peaked at 525.74 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -77.1 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Kazakhstan 19th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -58.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 34.76 % change on previous year | -159.1% |
| 2005 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 2006 | 12.39 % change on previous year | -1142.1% |
| 2007 | -45.95 % change on previous year | -470.9% |
| 2008 | 20.18 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 2009 | -49.39 % change on previous year | -344.8% |
| 2010 | 151.75 % change on previous year | -407.3% |
| 2011 | -77.1 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 2012 | 87.1 % change on previous year | -213.0% |
| 2013 | -76.2 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2014 | 401.25 % change on previous year | -626.6% |
| 2015 | 20.05 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2016 | -68.95 % change on previous year | -443.8% |
| 2017 | 525.74 % change on previous year | -862.5% |
| 2018 | -76.06 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 2019 | 136.89 % change on previous year | -280.0% |
| 2020 | -50.09 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2021 | 27.85 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 2022 | -66.69 % change on previous year | -339.5% |
| 2023 | -42.49 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2024 | -47.51 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2025 | 178.33 % change on previous year | -475.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -12.57 % change on previous year | -58.8 % change on previous year | 34.76 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 102.45 % change on previous year | -77.1 % change on previous year | 525.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0986 % change on previous year | -66.69 % change on previous year | 178.33 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 16 Afghanistan 219.3 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Lithuania 214.29 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Romania 203.47 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Cuba 168.39 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Tunisia 150 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Morocco 141.67 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Kazakhstan was 178.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 525.74 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was -77.1 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate?
- Kazakhstan ranks 19th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 789.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.