Greenland vs Libya: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Greenland
329
in 2026
Libya
281
in 2026
Greenland rank
159th
Libya rank
160th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Greenland
- Libya
How they compare
Greenland currently reports 329 against 281 in Libya, a difference of 48.
That makes Greenland's figure about 1.2 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Libya ahead.
Greenland ranks 159th and Libya ranks 160th of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greenland | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 802.75 | 4,222 | 3,419 | Libya |
| 2020s | 133 | 3,028 | 2,895 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Greenland or Libya?
- Greenland, at 329 against 281 in Libya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Greenland and Libya?
- 48, with Greenland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and Libya?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Greenland and Libya rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Greenland ranks 159th and Libya ranks 160th 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.