Greenland vs Jordan: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Greenland
329
in 2026
Jordan
266
in 2026
Greenland rank
159th
Jordan rank
162nd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Greenland
- Jordan
How they compare
Greenland currently reports 329 against 266 in Jordan, a difference of 63.
That makes Greenland's figure about 1.2 times Jordan's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Jordan ahead.
Greenland ranks 159th and Jordan ranks 162nd of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Greenland averaged higher in 1 and Jordan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greenland | Jordan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 802.75 | 409.38 | 393.38 | Greenland |
| 2020s | 133 | 647.57 | 514.57 | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Greenland or Jordan?
- Greenland, at 329 against 266 in Jordan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Greenland and Jordan?
- 63, with Greenland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and Jordan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Greenland and Jordan rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Greenland ranks 159th and Jordan ranks 162nd 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.