Gabon vs Iran: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Gabon
143,247
in 2026
Iran
148,105
in 2026
Gabon rank
66th
Iran rank
64th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Gabon
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 148,105 against 143,247 in Gabon, a difference of 4,858.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 66th and Iran ranks 64th of 248 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 207,379 | 431,600 | 224,221 | Iran |
| 2020s | 180,193 | 389,755 | 209,562 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Gabon or Iran?
- Iran, at 148,105 against 143,247 in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Gabon and Iran?
- 4,858, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Iran?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Gabon and Iran rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Gabon ranks 66th and Iran ranks 64th 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.