Belgium vs New Caledonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Belgium
5,433
in 2026
New Caledonia
5,676
in 2026
Belgium rank
128th
New Caledonia rank
125th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Belgium
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 5,676 against 5,433 in Belgium, a difference of 243.
Across all 15 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 128th and New Caledonia ranks 125th of 248 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341.12 | 23,465 | 23,124 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 1,210 | 13,609 | 12,399 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Belgium or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 5,676 against 5,433 in Belgium as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Belgium and New Caledonia?
- 243, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and New Caledonia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and New Caledonia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Belgium ranks 128th and New Caledonia ranks 125th 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.