Botswana vs Malawi: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Botswana
340
in 2026
Malawi
326
in 2026
Botswana rank
65th
Malawi rank
67th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Botswana
- Malawi
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 340 against 326 in Malawi, a difference of 14.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Malawi ahead.
Botswana ranks 65th and Malawi ranks 67th of 241 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,597 | 4,137 | 2,540 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 2,312 | 2,360 | 47.71 | Malawi |
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 Malawi?
- Botswana, at 340 against 326 in Malawi as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Botswana and Malawi?
- 14, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Malawi?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and Malawi rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Botswana ranks 65th and Malawi ranks 67th 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.