Libya vs Puerto Rico: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Libya
281
in 2026
Puerto Rico
229
in 2026
Libya rank
160th
Puerto Rico rank
163rd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Libya
- Puerto Rico
How they compare
Libya currently reports 281 against 229 in Puerto Rico, a difference of 52.
That makes Libya's figure about 1.2 times Puerto Rico's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Libya ranks 160th and Puerto Rico ranks 163rd of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | Puerto Rico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,222 | 1,937 | 2,284 | Libya |
| 2020s | 3,028 | 678.86 | 2,349 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Libya or Puerto Rico?
- Libya, at 281 against 229 in Puerto Rico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Libya and Puerto Rico?
- 52, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Puerto Rico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Libya and Puerto Rico rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Libya ranks 160th and Puerto Rico ranks 163rd 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.