Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Germany
Germany: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 107.33 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Germany, 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 Germany is 107.33 hectares, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Germany peaked at 772.77 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2007.
That places Germany 130th 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 | 40.25 hectares | 0 hectares | 171.73 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 111.62 hectares | 0 hectares | 622.51 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 201.78 hectares | 0 hectares | 772.77 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Germany?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Germany was 107.33 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 772.77 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Germany ranks 130th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.