Iraq vs Malawi: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Iraq
313
in 2026
Malawi
326
in 2026
Iraq rank
68th
Malawi rank
67th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Iraq
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 326 against 313 in Iraq, a difference of 13.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 68th 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 | Iraq | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,516 | 4,137 | 2,620 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 1,207 | 2,360 | 1,153 | 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, Iraq or Malawi?
- Malawi, at 326 against 313 in Iraq as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Iraq and Malawi?
- 13, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Malawi?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Iraq and Malawi rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Iraq ranks 68th 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.