Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Malaysia
Malaysia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 3,993 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Malaysia, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 3,993 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1,760.0% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Malaysia peaked at 6,998 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 97th 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 | 3,357 hectares | 858.63 hectares | 6,998 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,170 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 5,560 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,035 hectares | 0 hectares | 3,993 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Malaysia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Malaysia was 3,993 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,998 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Malaysia ranks 97th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.