Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 19,899 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bulgaria, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 19,899 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024.
The figure is up 170.3% on the previous year and up 2,405.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bulgaria peaked at 46,323 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 794.24 hectares, in 2014.
That places Bulgaria 73rd 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 | 10,958 hectares | 2,190 hectares | 46,323 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,276 hectares | 794.24 hectares | 12,429 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,140 hectares | 794.24 hectares | 19,899 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bulgaria?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Bulgaria was 19,899 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 46,323 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 794.24 hectares in 2014.
- How does Bulgaria rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Bulgaria ranks 73rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,405.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.