Argentina vs Namibia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Argentina
1.01 million
in 2026
Namibia
817,594
in 2026
Argentina rank
37th
Namibia rank
38th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Argentina
- Namibia
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 1.01 million against 817,594 in Namibia, a difference of 191,646.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.2 times Namibia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Namibia ahead.
Argentina ranks 37th and Namibia ranks 38th of 248 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.63 million | 1.91 million | 1.72 million | Argentina |
| 2020s | 4.14 million | 1.39 million | 2.75 million | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Argentina or Namibia?
- Argentina, at 1.01 million against 817,594 in Namibia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Argentina and Namibia?
- 191,646, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Namibia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Argentina and Namibia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Argentina ranks 37th and Namibia ranks 38th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.