Philippines vs Spain: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Philippines
247,081
in 2026
Spain
255,532
in 2026
Philippines rank
54th
Spain rank
53rd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Philippines
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 255,532 against 247,081 in Philippines, a difference of 8,451.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Spain ahead.
Philippines ranks 54th and Spain ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 281,282 | 145,944 | 135,338 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 197,015 | 204,514 | 7,499 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Philippines or Spain?
- Spain, at 255,532 against 247,081 in Philippines as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Philippines and Spain?
- 8,451, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Spain?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Philippines and Spain rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Philippines ranks 54th and Spain ranks 53rd 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.