Niger vs Pakistan: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Niger
88,442
in 2026
Pakistan
83,079
in 2026
Niger rank
75th
Pakistan rank
76th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Niger
- Pakistan
How they compare
Niger currently reports 88,442 against 83,079 in Pakistan, a difference of 5,363.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Pakistan ahead.
Niger ranks 75th and Pakistan ranks 76th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 135,804 | 254,733 | 118,929 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 251,052 | 226,567 | 24,486 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Niger or Pakistan?
- Niger, at 88,442 against 83,079 in Pakistan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Niger and Pakistan?
- 5,363, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Pakistan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Niger and Pakistan rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Niger ranks 75th and Pakistan ranks 76th 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.