Jordan vs Libya: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Jordan
266
in 2026
Libya
281
in 2026
Jordan rank
162nd
Libya rank
160th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Jordan
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 281 against 266 in Jordan, a difference of 15.
That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Jordan's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Jordan ranks 162nd 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 | Jordan | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 409.38 | 4,222 | 3,812 | Libya |
| 2020s | 647.57 | 3,028 | 2,381 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Jordan or Libya?
- Libya, at 281 against 266 in Jordan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Jordan and Libya?
- 15, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Libya?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Jordan and Libya rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Jordan ranks 162nd 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.