Panama vs Peru: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Panama
252
in 2026
Peru
264
in 2026
Panama rank
73rd
Peru rank
70th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Panama
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 264 against 252 in Panama, a difference of 12.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Panama ranks 73rd and Peru ranks 70th of 241 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 722.75 | 3,745 | 3,022 | Peru |
| 2020s | 440.57 | 3,129 | 2,688 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, Panama or Peru?
- Peru, at 264 against 252 in Panama as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Panama and Peru?
- 12, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and Peru?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Panama and Peru rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Panama ranks 73rd and Peru ranks 70th 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.