Guyana vs Malaysia: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Guyana
136
in 2026
Malaysia
171
in 2026
Guyana rank
80th
Malaysia rank
77th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Guyana
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 171 against 136 in Guyana, a difference of 35.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.3 times Guyana's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Malaysia ahead.
Guyana ranks 80th and Malaysia ranks 77th of 241 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Guyana averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guyana | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 570.88 | 789 | 218.12 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 559.14 | 198.29 | 360.86 | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Guyana or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 171 against 136 in Guyana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Guyana and Malaysia?
- 35, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guyana and Malaysia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Guyana and Malaysia rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Guyana ranks 80th and Malaysia ranks 77th 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.