Laos vs Vietnam: Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis
Laos
1.08 million
in 2024
Vietnam
956,262
in 2024
Laos rank
42nd
Vietnam rank
44th
Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis over time
- Laos
- Vietnam
How they compare
Laos currently reports 1.08 million against 956,262 in Vietnam, a difference of 126,068.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Vietnam ahead.
Laos ranks 42nd and Vietnam ranks 44th of 225 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 767,880 | 806,330 | 38,450 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 726,756 | 1.02 million | 291,811 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 996,584 | 770,332 | 226,251 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires gwis, Laos or Vietnam?
- Laos, at 1.08 million against 956,262 in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires gwis between Laos and Vietnam?
- 126,068, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Vietnam?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Vietnam rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires gwis?
- Laos ranks 42nd and Vietnam ranks 44th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.