Peru vs Portugal: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Peru
264
in 2026
Portugal
259
in 2026
Peru rank
70th
Portugal rank
71st
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Peru
- Portugal
How they compare
Peru currently reports 264 against 259 in Portugal, a difference of 5.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 70th and Portugal ranks 71st of 241 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,745 | 705.12 | 3,040 | Peru |
| 2020s | 3,129 | 379.29 | 2,749 | 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, Peru or Portugal?
- Peru, at 264 against 259 in Portugal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Peru and Portugal?
- 5, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Portugal?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Peru and Portugal rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Peru ranks 70th and Portugal ranks 71st 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.