Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Iceland
Iceland: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 42.93 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Iceland, 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 Iceland is 42.93 hectares, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Iceland peaked at 1,696 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2002.
Iceland ranks 140th of 225 countries on this measure, 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 | 211.97 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,696 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 hectares | 0 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Iceland?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Iceland was 42.93 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,696 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2002.
- How does Iceland rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Iceland ranks 140th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iceland 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.