Libya vs Malta: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Libya
115 hectares
in 2026
Malta
0 hectares
in 2026
Libya rank
171st
Malta rank
173rd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Libya
- Malta
How they compare
Libya currently reports 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Malta, a difference of 115 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 171st and Malta ranks 173rd of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,222 hectares | 0 hectares | 4,222 hectares | Libya |
| 2020s | 3,005 hectares | 24.86 hectares | 2,980 hectares | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Libya or Malta?
- Libya, at 115 hectares against 0 hectares in Malta as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Libya and Malta?
- 115 hectares, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Malta?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Libya and Malta rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Libya ranks 171st and Malta ranks 173rd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by 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.
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About this data
Area burnt by wildfires in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.