Belgium vs Saudi Arabia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Belgium
5,433
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
4,851
in 2026
Belgium rank
128th
Saudi Arabia rank
130th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Belgium
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 5,433 against 4,851 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 582.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Belgium ranks 128th and Saudi Arabia ranks 130th of 248 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341.12 | 8,308 | 7,967 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 1,210 | 8,691 | 7,481 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Belgium or Saudi Arabia?
- Belgium, at 5,433 against 4,851 in Saudi Arabia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 582, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Belgium ranks 128th and Saudi Arabia ranks 130th 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.