Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 729.84 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh is 729.84 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 25.9% on the previous year and up 161.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bangladesh peaked at 1,266 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
Bangladesh ranks 117th 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 | 426.63 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,266 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 246.86 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,138 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 485.13 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 729.84 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bangladesh?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bangladesh was 729.84 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1,266 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Bangladesh rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Bangladesh ranks 117th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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About this data
Area of shrubland and grassland burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes open and closed shrublands and grasslands without a significant tree cover.