Cyprus vs Libya: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Cyprus
0 hectares
in 2026
Libya
115 hectares
in 2026
Cyprus rank
173rd
Libya rank
171st
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Cyprus
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Cyprus, a difference of 115 hectares.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Libya ahead.
Cyprus ranks 173rd and Libya ranks 171st of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,905 hectares | 4,222 hectares | 2,317 hectares | Libya |
| 2020s | 1,674 hectares | 3,005 hectares | 1,331 hectares | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Cyprus or Libya?
- Libya, at 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Cyprus as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Cyprus and Libya?
- 115 hectares, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Libya?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Cyprus and Libya rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Cyprus ranks 173rd and Libya ranks 171st 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 18 September 2026.