Land burned by forest fires in France 2009-2023

Published by
Erick BurgueƱo Salas,
Dec 4, 2023
As of December 2023, some 22,400 hectares had been lost to wildfires that year. Just one year earlier, the country experienced its most devastating fire season in decades, with over 65,000 hectares burned due to wildfires. In the past decade, the largest land loss due to wildland and forest fires was recorded in 2019, when close to 44,000 hectares were burned.

Area burned by wildfires in France from 2009 to 2023 (in hectares)

Loading statistic...

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

December 2023

Region

France

Survey time period

2009 to 2023

Supplementary notes

* As of December 4, 2023.
The source does not provide a release date. The date given is the date of website access.

Fires larger than 30 hectares were considered, which according to the source make up some 80 percent of total area burned.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Climate change in France "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Climate change in France

Oveview

5

Emissions

6

Impacts

6

Mitigation strategies

8

Public opinion

5

Further related statistics

1

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Climate change in FranceGlobal climate changeClimate change in the NordicsClimate change effectsClimate change in the U.S.
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu