Benin vs Chile: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Benin
343,416
in 2026
Chile
311,596
in 2026
Benin rank
48th
Chile rank
51st
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Benin
- Chile
How they compare
Benin currently reports 343,416 against 311,596 in Chile, a difference of 31,820.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Chile's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 48th and Chile ranks 51st of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Chile | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.22 million | 408,438 | 811,995 | Benin |
| 2020s | 785,107 | 372,548 | 412,559 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Benin or Chile?
- Benin, at 343,416 against 311,596 in Chile as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Benin and Chile?
- 31,820, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Chile?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Chile rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Benin ranks 48th and Chile ranks 51st 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.