French Polynesia vs Western Sahara: Annual area burnt by wildfires
French Polynesia
0 hectares
in 2026
Western Sahara
0 hectares
in 2026
French Polynesia rank
172nd
Western Sahara rank
172nd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- French Polynesia
- Western Sahara
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Western Sahara, a difference of 0 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Western Sahara has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 172nd and Western Sahara ranks 172nd of 248 countries.
Western Sahara has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Western Sahara | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 18.12 hectares | 18.12 hectares | Western Sahara |
| 2020s | 0 hectares | 37.43 hectares | 37.43 hectares | Western Sahara |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, French Polynesia or Western Sahara?
- French Polynesia, at 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Western Sahara as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between French Polynesia and Western Sahara?
- 0 hectares, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Western Sahara?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do French Polynesia and Western Sahara rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- French Polynesia ranks 172nd and Western Sahara ranks 172nd 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.