Latvia vs Slovakia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Latvia
732
in 2026
Slovakia
638
in 2026
Latvia rank
143rd
Slovakia rank
146th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Latvia
- Slovakia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 732 against 638 in Slovakia, a difference of 94.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.1 times Slovakia's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Slovakia ahead.
Latvia ranks 143rd and Slovakia ranks 146th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Slovakia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,246 | 1,012 | 234.12 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 453.71 | 490.29 | 36.57 | Slovakia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Latvia or Slovakia?
- Latvia, at 732 against 638 in Slovakia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Latvia and Slovakia?
- 94, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Slovakia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Slovakia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Latvia ranks 143rd and Slovakia ranks 146th 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.