Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 1,224 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan stood at 1,224 hectares.
That represents a change of down 61.0% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan peaked at 92,883 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 321.99 hectares, in 2018.
Afghanistan ranks 109th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,210 hectares | 4,014 hectares | 92,883 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,181 hectares | 321.99 hectares | 46,860 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,049 hectares | 1,224 hectares | 17,001 hectares | 5 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6919 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.68 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Afghanistan was 1,224 hectares in 2024, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 92,883 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 321.99 hectares in 2018.
- How does Afghanistan rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Afghanistan ranks 109th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Area burned by wildfires by land cover type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area of shrubland and grassland burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes open and closed shrublands and grasslands without a significant tree cover.