Cape Verde vs Taiwan: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Cape Verde
503
in 2026
Taiwan
431
in 2026
Cape Verde rank
151st
Taiwan rank
154th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Cape Verde
- Taiwan
How they compare
Cape Verde currently reports 503 against 431 in Taiwan, a difference of 72.
That makes Cape Verde's figure about 1.2 times Taiwan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Taiwan ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 151st and Taiwan ranks 154th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,982 | 896.12 | 1,086 | Cape Verde |
| 2020s | 400.71 | 1,027 | 626.57 | Taiwan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Cape Verde or Taiwan?
- Cape Verde, at 503 against 431 in Taiwan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Cape Verde and Taiwan?
- 72, with Cape Verde ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Taiwan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Cape Verde and Taiwan rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Cape Verde ranks 151st and Taiwan ranks 154th 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.