Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Syria
Syria: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 54,480 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Syria, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Syria recorded 54,480 hectares for area burned by wildfires by land cover type in 2024.
That represents a change of up 244.8% on the previous year and up 2,784.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Syria peaked at 181,945 hectares in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 2008.
That places Syria 60th 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 | 2,077 hectares | 0 hectares | 5,925 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 21,419 hectares | 965.96 hectares | 181,945 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,089 hectares | 64.4 hectares | 54,480 hectares | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Syria?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Syria was 54,480 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 181,945 hectares in 2019.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 2008.
- How does Syria rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Syria ranks 60th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,784.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.