Ghana vs Mexico: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Ghana
4,235
in 2026
Mexico
4,111
in 2026
Ghana rank
23rd
Mexico rank
24th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Ghana
- Mexico
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 4,235 against 4,111 in Mexico, a difference of 124.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Ghana ranks 23rd and Mexico ranks 24th of 241 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,574 | 13,761 | 1,187 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 9,796 | 10,693 | 897.29 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Ghana or Mexico?
- Ghana, at 4,235 against 4,111 in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Ghana and Mexico?
- 124, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Mexico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Ghana and Mexico rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Ghana ranks 23rd and Mexico ranks 24th 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.