Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Moldova
Moldova: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 579.58 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Moldova, 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 Moldova is 579.58 hectares, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2,600.0% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Moldova peaked at 2,318 hectares in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.47 hectares, in 2009.
That places Moldova 119th 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 | 289.79 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 880.1 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 450.78 hectares | 42.93 hectares | 1,224 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 755.6 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 2,318 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Moldova?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Moldova was 579.58 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2,318 hectares in 2022.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 hectares in 2009.
- How does Moldova rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Moldova ranks 119th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.