North Macedonia vs Sri Lanka: Annual area burnt by wildfires
North Macedonia
27,723
in 2026
Sri Lanka
20,210
in 2026
North Macedonia rank
96th
Sri Lanka rank
99th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- North Macedonia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 27,723 against 20,210 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 7,513.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.4 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 96th and Sri Lanka ranks 99th of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,276 | 56,131 | 25,855 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 30,507 | 24,224 | 6,283 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, North Macedonia or Sri Lanka?
- North Macedonia, at 27,723 against 20,210 in Sri Lanka as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between North Macedonia and Sri Lanka?
- 7,513, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sri Lanka?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do North Macedonia and Sri Lanka rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 96th and Sri Lanka ranks 99th 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.