Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Romania
Romania: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 3,091 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Romania, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Romania recorded 3,091 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Romania peaked at 42,202 hectares in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,009 hectares, in 2016.
That places Romania 100th 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 | 4,741 hectares | 2,297 hectares | 12,257 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 10,439 hectares | 1,009 hectares | 42,202 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,968 hectares | 3,091 hectares | 22,861 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Romania?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Romania was 3,091 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 42,202 hectares in 2012.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,009 hectares in 2016.
- How does Romania rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Romania ranks 100th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.