Bolivia vs Mexico: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Bolivia
1.28 million
in 2026
Mexico
1.34 million
in 2026
Bolivia rank
32nd
Mexico rank
30th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Bolivia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 1.34 million against 1.28 million in Bolivia, a difference of 55,760.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Bolivia ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 30th of 248 countries.
Bolivia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.86 million | 4.52 million | 341,486 | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 7.39 million | 3.65 million | 3.73 million | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Bolivia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 1.34 million against 1.28 million in Bolivia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Bolivia and Mexico?
- 55,760, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Mexico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Bolivia and Mexico rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Bolivia ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 30th 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.