Benin vs Zimbabwe: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Benin
860
in 2026
Zimbabwe
907
in 2026
Benin rank
50th
Zimbabwe rank
48th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Benin
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 907 against 860 in Benin, a difference of 47.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 50th and Zimbabwe ranks 48th of 241 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,684 | 7,132 | 3,448 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 2,030 | 4,450 | 2,420 | Zimbabwe |
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 Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 907 against 860 in Benin as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Benin and Zimbabwe?
- 47, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Zimbabwe?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Zimbabwe rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Benin ranks 50th and Zimbabwe ranks 48th 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.