Benin vs Guatemala: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Benin
860
in 2026
Guatemala
723
in 2026
Benin rank
50th
Guatemala rank
53rd
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Benin
- Guatemala
How they compare
Benin currently reports 860 against 723 in Guatemala, a difference of 137.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 50th and Guatemala ranks 53rd of 241 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,684 | 2,253 | 1,430 | Benin |
| 2020s | 2,030 | 1,549 | 481 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Benin or Guatemala?
- Benin, at 860 against 723 in Guatemala as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Benin and Guatemala?
- 137, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Guatemala?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Guatemala rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Benin ranks 50th and Guatemala ranks 53rd of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.