Latvia vs Norway: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Latvia
732
in 2026
Norway
971
in 2026
Latvia rank
149th
Norway rank
147th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Latvia
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 971 against 732 in Latvia, a difference of 239.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.3 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Norway ahead.
Latvia ranks 149th and Norway ranks 147th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Norway in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,246 | 1,074 | 172 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 453.71 | 628 | 174.29 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Latvia or Norway?
- Norway, at 971 against 732 in Latvia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Latvia and Norway?
- 239, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Norway?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Norway rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Latvia ranks 149th and Norway ranks 147th 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.