Ireland vs Reunion: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Ireland
5,655
in 2026
Reunion
5,475
in 2026
Ireland rank
126th
Reunion rank
127th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Ireland
- Reunion
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5,655 against 5,475 in Reunion, a difference of 180.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 126th and Reunion ranks 127th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Reunion in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Reunion | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,986 | 5,347 | 638.38 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 3,620 | 5,634 | 2,014 | Reunion |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Ireland or Reunion?
- Ireland, at 5,655 against 5,475 in Reunion as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Ireland and Reunion?
- 180, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Reunion?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Reunion rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Ireland ranks 126th and Reunion ranks 127th 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.