Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Albania
Albania: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 16,636 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Albania, 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 Albania stood at 16,636 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,514.6% on the previous year and up 15,399.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Albania peaked at 46,667 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
Albania ranks 77th 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 | 9,260 hectares | 0 hectares | 46,667 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 6,725 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 20,779 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,702 hectares | 1,030 hectares | 16,636 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Albania?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Albania was 16,636 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 Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 46,667 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Albania rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Albania ranks 77th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15,399.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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.