Botswana vs France: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Botswana
340
in 2026
France
334
in 2026
Botswana rank
65th
France rank
66th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Botswana
- France
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 340 against 334 in France, a difference of 6.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 65th and France ranks 66th of 241 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,597 | 332.25 | 1,265 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 2,312 | 267.43 | 2,045 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Botswana or France?
- Botswana, at 340 against 334 in France as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Botswana and France?
- 6, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and France?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and France rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Botswana ranks 65th and France ranks 66th 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.