French Guiana vs Rwanda: Annual area burnt by wildfires
French Guiana
11,694
in 2026
Rwanda
10,183
in 2026
French Guiana rank
114th
Rwanda rank
116th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- French Guiana
- Rwanda
How they compare
French Guiana currently reports 11,694 against 10,183 in Rwanda, a difference of 1,511.
That makes French Guiana's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was French Guiana ahead.
French Guiana ranks 114th and Rwanda ranks 116th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, French Guiana averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,617 | 30,248 | 5,631 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 18,165 | 16,491 | 1,674 | French Guiana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, French Guiana or Rwanda?
- French Guiana, at 11,694 against 10,183 in Rwanda as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between French Guiana and Rwanda?
- 1,511, with French Guiana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and Rwanda?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do French Guiana and Rwanda rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- French Guiana ranks 114th and Rwanda ranks 116th 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.