Hungary vs New Caledonia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Hungary
6,495
in 2026
New Caledonia
5,676
in 2026
Hungary rank
122nd
New Caledonia rank
125th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Hungary
- New Caledonia
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 6,495 against 5,676 in New Caledonia, a difference of 819.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.1 times New Caledonia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 122nd and New Caledonia ranks 125th of 248 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,782 | 23,465 | 14,683 | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 7,631 | 13,609 | 5,977 | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Hungary or New Caledonia?
- Hungary, at 6,495 against 5,676 in New Caledonia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Hungary and New Caledonia?
- 819, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and New Caledonia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Hungary and New Caledonia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 122nd and New Caledonia ranks 125th 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.