Belgium vs Puerto Rico: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Belgium
251
in 2026
Puerto Rico
229
in 2026
Belgium rank
159th
Puerto Rico rank
160th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Belgium
- Puerto Rico
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 251 against 229 in Puerto Rico, a difference of 22.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Puerto Rico's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Puerto Rico ahead.
Belgium ranks 159th and Puerto Rico ranks 160th of 248 countries.
Puerto Rico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Puerto Rico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341.12 | 1,937 | 1,596 | Puerto Rico |
| 2020s | 469.86 | 678.86 | 209 | Puerto Rico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Belgium or Puerto Rico?
- Belgium, at 251 against 229 in Puerto Rico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Belgium and Puerto Rico?
- 22, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Puerto Rico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Puerto Rico rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Belgium ranks 159th and Puerto Rico ranks 160th 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.