Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey
Turkey: Area burned by wildfires by land cover type was 42,846 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey, 2002–2024
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey stood at 42,846 hectares.
That represents a change of up 139.0% on the previous year and up 341.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey peaked at 87,903 hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9,703 hectares, in 2014.
Turkey ranks 63rd 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 | 28,528 hectares | 12,987 hectares | 46,903 hectares | 8 |
| 2010s | 44,595 hectares | 9,703 hectares | 80,497 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,553 hectares | 9,788 hectares | 87,903 hectares | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey?
- Area burned by wildfires by land cover type in Turkey was 42,846 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 87,903 hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest area burned by wildfires by land cover type recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,703 hectares in 2014.
- How does Turkey rank for area burned by wildfires by land cover type?
- Turkey ranks 63rd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is area burned by wildfires by land cover type rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 341.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.