Philippines vs Vietnam: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Philippines
247,081
in 2026
Vietnam
311,098
in 2026
Philippines rank
54th
Vietnam rank
52nd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Philippines
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 311,098 against 247,081 in Philippines, a difference of 64,017.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.3 times Philippines's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 54th and Vietnam ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 281,282 | 1.02 million | 743,536 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 197,015 | 469,242 | 272,227 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Philippines or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 311,098 against 247,081 in Philippines as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Philippines and Vietnam?
- 64,017, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Vietnam?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Philippines and Vietnam rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Philippines ranks 54th and Vietnam ranks 52nd 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.