Latvia vs Sweden: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Latvia
4
in 2026
Sweden
4
in 2026
Latvia rank
142nd
Sweden rank
142nd
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Latvia
- Sweden
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 4 against 4 in Sweden, a difference of 0.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 142nd and Sweden ranks 142nd of 241 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.75 | 26.12 | 19.38 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 2.29 | 14.71 | 12.43 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Latvia or Sweden?
- Latvia, at 4 against 4 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Latvia and Sweden?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Sweden rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Latvia ranks 142nd and Sweden ranks 142nd 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.