Switzerland vs Western Sahara: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Switzerland
75
in 2026
Western Sahara
0
in 2026
Switzerland rank
171st
Western Sahara rank
172nd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Switzerland
- Western Sahara
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 75 against 0 in Western Sahara, a difference of 75.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Western Sahara ahead.
Switzerland ranks 171st and Western Sahara ranks 172nd of 248 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Western Sahara | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 159 | 18.12 | 140.88 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 207.86 | 37.43 | 170.43 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Switzerland or Western Sahara?
- Switzerland, at 75 against 0 in Western Sahara as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Switzerland and Western Sahara?
- 75, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Western Sahara?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Switzerland and Western Sahara rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Switzerland ranks 171st and Western Sahara ranks 172nd 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.