Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Lithuania
Lithuania: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 150.26 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania is 150.26 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 600.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Lithuania peaked at 1,116 hectares in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2005.
Lithuania ranks 129th 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 | 359.55 hectares | 0 hectares | 1,116 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 38.64 hectares | 0 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 94.45 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 150.26 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Lithuania?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Lithuania was 150.26 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,116 hectares in 2003.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2005.
- How does Lithuania rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Lithuania ranks 129th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.