Benin vs Ukraine: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Benin
343,416
in 2026
Ukraine
491,741
in 2026
Benin rank
48th
Ukraine rank
46th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Benin
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 491,741 against 343,416 in Benin, a difference of 148,325.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.4 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 48th and Ukraine ranks 46th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.22 million | 1.24 million | 21,024 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 785,107 | 621,144 | 163,963 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Benin or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 491,741 against 343,416 in Benin as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Benin and Ukraine?
- 148,325, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ukraine?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Ukraine rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Benin ranks 48th and Ukraine ranks 46th 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.