Germany vs Rwanda: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Germany
8,817
in 2026
Rwanda
10,183
in 2026
Germany rank
118th
Rwanda rank
116th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Germany
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 10,183 against 8,817 in Germany, a difference of 1,366.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Rwanda ahead.
Germany ranks 118th and Rwanda ranks 116th of 248 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,329 | 30,248 | 26,919 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 6,392 | 16,491 | 10,100 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Germany or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 10,183 against 8,817 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Germany and Rwanda?
- 1,366, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Rwanda?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Germany and Rwanda rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Germany ranks 118th 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.