Belgium vs Ireland: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Belgium
5,433
in 2026
Ireland
5,655
in 2026
Belgium rank
128th
Ireland rank
126th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5,655 against 5,433 in Belgium, a difference of 222.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 128th and Ireland ranks 126th of 248 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341.12 | 5,986 | 5,644 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1,210 | 3,620 | 2,410 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 5,655 against 5,433 in Belgium as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Belgium and Ireland?
- 222, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Belgium ranks 128th and Ireland ranks 126th 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.