Botswana vs Ukraine: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Botswana
516,876
in 2026
Ukraine
491,741
in 2026
Botswana rank
45th
Ukraine rank
46th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Botswana
- Ukraine
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 516,876 against 491,741 in Ukraine, a difference of 25,135.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 45th and Ukraine ranks 46th of 248 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.48 million | 1.24 million | 240,265 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 2.43 million | 621,144 | 1.81 million | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Botswana or Ukraine?
- Botswana, at 516,876 against 491,741 in Ukraine as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Botswana and Ukraine?
- 25,135, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Ukraine?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and Ukraine rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Botswana ranks 45th 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.