Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria
Algeria: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 1,717 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria is 1,717 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 92.2% on the previous year and down 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria peaked at 166,446 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 901.57 hectares, in 2018.
That places Algeria 104th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 57,134 hectares | 21,058 hectares | 103,315 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 48,199 hectares | 901.57 hectares | 166,446 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,331 hectares | 1,717 hectares | 52,098 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Algeria was 1,717 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 166,446 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 901.57 hectares in 2018.
- How does Algeria rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Algeria ranks 104th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.