Gabon vs Namibia: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Gabon
406
in 2026
Namibia
479
in 2026
Gabon rank
63rd
Namibia rank
61st
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Gabon
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 479 against 406 in Gabon, a difference of 73.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.2 times Gabon's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 63rd and Namibia ranks 61st of 248 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 702.5 | 2,731 | 2,029 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 609.29 | 1,929 | 1,320 | Namibia |
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 Namibia?
- Namibia, at 479 against 406 in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Gabon and Namibia?
- 73, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Namibia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Gabon and Namibia rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Gabon ranks 63rd and Namibia ranks 61st of 248 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.