Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China
China: Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate was -1.83 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China, 2003–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China stood at -1.83 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 106.9% on the previous year and up 94.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China peaked at 496.77 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -66.49 % change on previous year, in 2018.
China ranks 33rd of 117 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.
Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 108.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -39.58 % change on previous year | -136.4% |
| 2005 | 63.22 % change on previous year | -259.7% |
| 2006 | -8.45 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 2007 | -30.77 % change on previous year | +264.1% |
| 2008 | -23.33 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 92.75 % change on previous year | -497.5% |
| 2010 | -42.11 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2011 | 16.88 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2012 | -14.44 % change on previous year | -185.6% |
| 2013 | 53.25 % change on previous year | -468.6% |
| 2014 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2015 | -36 % change on previous year | -706.9% |
| 2016 | -61.25 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 2017 | 496.77 % change on previous year | -911.1% |
| 2018 | -66.49 % change on previous year | -113.4% |
| 2019 | -11.29 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2020 | -60 % change on previous year | +431.4% |
| 2021 | 36.36 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2022 | 66.67 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 2023 | 72 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 26.74 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2025 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.22 % change on previous year | -39.58 % change on previous year | 108.69 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 34.13 % change on previous year | -66.49 % change on previous year | 496.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.32 % change on previous year | -60 % change on previous year | 72 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 30 Sierra Leone 1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Central African Republic 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Liberia 0 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Australia -16.54 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Cote d'Ivoire -16.67 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Democratic Republic of Congo -16.85 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China?
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate in China was -1.83 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 496.77 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -66.49 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does China rank for wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate?
- China ranks 33rd out of 117 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Wildfire area burned by land cover type, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Wildfire area burned by land cover type Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.