Gabon vs Iran: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires
Gabon
513 wildfires
in 2026
Iran
579 wildfires
in 2026
Gabon rank
66th
Iran rank
64th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires over time
- Gabon
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 579 wildfires against 513 wildfires in Gabon, a difference of 66 wildfires.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Gabon's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 66th and Iran ranks 64th of 248 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 702.5 wildfires | 1,910 wildfires | 1,207 wildfires | Iran |
| 2020s | 624.57 wildfires | 1,645 wildfires | 1,020 wildfires | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires, Gabon or Iran?
- Iran, at 579 wildfires against 513 wildfires in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires between Gabon and Iran?
- 66 wildfires, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Iran?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Gabon and Iran rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs. number of fires?
- Gabon ranks 66th and Iran ranks 64th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by 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.
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About this data
Number of wildfires. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.