Iran vs Italy: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Iran
148,105
in 2026
Italy
142,249
in 2026
Iran rank
64th
Italy rank
67th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Iran
- Italy
How they compare
Iran currently reports 148,105 against 142,249 in Italy, a difference of 5,856.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 64th and Italy ranks 67th of 248 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Italy | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 431,600 | 153,238 | 278,362 | Iran |
| 2020s | 389,755 | 144,192 | 245,562 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Iran or Italy?
- Iran, at 148,105 against 142,249 in Italy as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Iran and Italy?
- 5,856, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Italy?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Italy rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Iran ranks 64th and Italy ranks 67th 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.