Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Georgia
Georgia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 3,585 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Georgia, 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 Georgia stood at 3,585 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,184.6% on the previous year and up 351.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Georgia peaked at 23,870 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2009.
That places Georgia 99th 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 | 8,179 hectares | 0 hectares | 23,033 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,192 hectares | 794.24 hectares | 23,870 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,902 hectares | 279.06 hectares | 4,422 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Georgia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Georgia was 3,585 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 23,870 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2009.
- How does Georgia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Georgia ranks 99th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 351.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia 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.