Latvia vs Lithuania: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Latvia
732
in 2026
Lithuania
464
in 2026
Latvia rank
149th
Lithuania rank
152nd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Latvia
- Lithuania
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 732 against 464 in Lithuania, a difference of 268.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.6 times Lithuania's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Lithuania ahead.
Latvia ranks 149th and Lithuania ranks 152nd of 248 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Lithuania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,246 | 898.12 | 347.5 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 453.71 | 438.43 | 15.29 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Latvia or Lithuania?
- Latvia, at 732 against 464 in Lithuania as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Latvia and Lithuania?
- 268, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Lithuania?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Lithuania rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Latvia ranks 149th and Lithuania ranks 152nd 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.