Lesotho vs Norway: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Lesotho
8
in 2026
Norway
6
in 2026
Lesotho rank
133rd
Norway rank
136th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Lesotho
- Norway
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 8 against 6 in Norway, a difference of 2.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.3 times Norway's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 133rd and Norway ranks 136th of 241 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 115.5 | 8.25 | 107.25 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 94 | 4.86 | 89.14 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Lesotho or Norway?
- Lesotho, at 8 against 6 in Norway as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Lesotho and Norway?
- 2, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Norway?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Lesotho and Norway rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Lesotho ranks 133rd and Norway ranks 136th 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.