Finland vs Sweden: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Finland
378
in 2026
Sweden
345
in 2026
Finland rank
156th
Sweden rank
158th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Finland currently reports 378 against 345 in Sweden, a difference of 33.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sweden ahead.
Finland ranks 156th and Sweden ranks 158th of 248 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,113 | 8,570 | 7,457 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 1,162 | 3,184 | 2,021 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Finland or Sweden?
- Finland, at 378 against 345 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Finland and Sweden?
- 33, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Finland ranks 156th and Sweden ranks 158th 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.