Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Armenia
Armenia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 1,095 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Armenia, 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 Armenia stood at 1,095 hectares.
That represents a change of down 39.3% on the previous year and down 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Armenia peaked at 61,972 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 64.4 hectares, in 2009.
Armenia ranks 110th 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 | 5,114 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 14,103 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 13,485 hectares | 2,876 hectares | 61,972 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,122 hectares | 1,095 hectares | 19,126 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Armenia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Armenia was 1,095 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 Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 61,972 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.4 hectares in 2009.
- How does Armenia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Armenia ranks 110th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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.