Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine

Palestine: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate was 220 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
220 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 320.0%
World rank
15th
of 158 countries
All-time high
600 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
10
2003–2025

Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine, 2003–2025

-20002004006002003201420252003: -100 % change on previous year2006: -100 % change on previous year2008: -100 % change on previous year2011: -100 % change on previous year2016: 600 % change on previous year2017: -100 % change on previous year2020: -80 % change on previous year2021: 100 % change on previous year2022: -100 % change on previous year2025: 220 % change on previous year

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 Palestine is 220 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 320.0% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine peaked at 600 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Palestine 15th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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 Palestine, year by year

Annual values for Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine, 2003 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -100 % change on previous year
2006 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2008 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2011 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2016 600 % change on previous year -700.0%
2017 -100 % change on previous year -116.7%
2020 -80 % change on previous year -20.0%
2021 100 % change on previous year -225.0%
2022 -100 % change on previous year -200.0%
2025 220 % change on previous year -320.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -100 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 3
2010s 133.33 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 600 % change on previous year 3
2020s 35 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 220 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Palestine

  1. 12 Haiti 312.82 % change on previous year compare
  2. 13 Poland 250 % change on previous year compare
  3. 14 India 226.59 % change on previous year compare
  4. 16 Afghanistan 219.3 % change on previous year compare
  5. 17 Lithuania 214.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 18 Romania 203.47 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine?
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate in Palestine was 220 % 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 Palestine?
The highest recorded value was 600 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in Palestine?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Palestine rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate?
Palestine ranks 15th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in Palestine?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palestine 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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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.

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Indicator
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
158 places, 3,175 data points, 2003–2025
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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.