Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 56,606 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in North Macedonia, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 56,606 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 579.6% on the previous year and up 52,640.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in North Macedonia peaked at 56,606 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 107.33 hectares, in 2014.
That places North Macedonia 59th 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 | 5,020 hectares | 279.06 hectares | 28,678 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,912 hectares | 107.33 hectares | 14,726 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,022 hectares | 128.8 hectares | 56,606 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in North Macedonia?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in North Macedonia was 56,606 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 56,606 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.33 hectares in 2014.
- How does North Macedonia rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- North Macedonia ranks 59th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52,640.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.