Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Estonia
Estonia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 279.06 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Estonia, 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 Estonia is 279.06 hectares, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 44.4% on the previous year and up 333.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Estonia peaked at 2,512 hectares in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2005.
That places Estonia 123rd 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 | 528.6 hectares | 0 hectares | 2,512 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 49.37 hectares | 0 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.31 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 300.52 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Estonia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Estonia was 279.06 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,512 hectares in 2002.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2005.
- How does Estonia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Estonia ranks 123rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.