Moldova vs Netherlands: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Moldova
1,980 hectares
in 2026
Netherlands
1,787 hectares
in 2026
Moldova rank
137th
Netherlands rank
140th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Moldova
- Netherlands
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 1,980 hectares against 1,787 hectares in Netherlands, a difference of 193 hectares.
That makes Moldova's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Moldova ranks 137th and Netherlands ranks 140th of 248 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,873 hectares | 367.25 hectares | 30,506 hectares | Moldova |
| 2020s | 10,617 hectares | 663.43 hectares | 9,953 hectares | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Moldova or Netherlands?
- Moldova, at 1,980 hectares against 1,787 hectares in Netherlands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Moldova and Netherlands?
- 193 hectares, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Netherlands?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Moldova and Netherlands rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Moldova ranks 137th and Netherlands ranks 140th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β 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.