Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Belarus
Belarus: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 2,962 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Belarus, 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 Belarus stood at 2,962 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,280.0% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Belarus peaked at 16,378 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 214.66 hectares, in 2023.
That places Belarus 101st 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 | 4,897 hectares | 1,481 hectares | 16,378 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,259 hectares | 472.25 hectares | 14,189 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,992 hectares | 214.66 hectares | 6,547 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Belarus?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Belarus was 2,962 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 16,378 hectares in 2002.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 214.66 hectares in 2023.
- How does Belarus rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Belarus ranks 101st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.