Christmas Island vs Libya: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Christmas Island
0 hectares
in 2026
Libya
115 hectares
in 2026
Christmas Island rank
172nd
Libya rank
170th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Christmas Island
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Christmas Island, a difference of 115 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Christmas Island ranks 172nd and Libya ranks 170th of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Christmas Island | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 4,222 hectares | 4,222 hectares | Libya |
| 2020s | 0 hectares | 3,005 hectares | 3,005 hectares | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Christmas Island or Libya?
- Libya, at 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Christmas Island as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Christmas Island and Libya?
- 115 hectares, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Christmas Island and Libya?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Christmas Island and Libya rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Christmas Island ranks 172nd and Libya ranks 170th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by 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.
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About this data
Area burnt by wildfires in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.