Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Israel
Israel: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 1,481 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Israel, 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 Israel stood at 1,481 hectares.
That represents a change of up 115.6% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Israel peaked at 5,753 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2018.
Israel ranks 106th 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 | 1,012 hectares | 128.79 hectares | 2,039 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,372 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 5,753 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,013 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,846 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Israel?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Israel was 1,481 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 5,753 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2018.
- How does Israel rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Israel ranks 106th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.