Benin vs Spain: Average area burnt per wildfire
Benin
399.32 hectares
in 2026
Spain
395.78 hectares
in 2026
Benin rank
27th
Spain rank
28th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Benin
- Spain
How they compare
Benin currently reports 399.32 hectares against 395.78 hectares in Spain, a difference of 3.54 hectares.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 27th and Spain ranks 28th of 182 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 330.66 hectares | 208.05 hectares | 122.6 hectares | Benin |
| 2020s | 394.41 hectares | 337.48 hectares | 56.93 hectares | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Benin or Spain?
- Benin, at 399.32 hectares against 395.78 hectares in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Benin and Spain?
- 3.54 hectares, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Spain?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Spain rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Benin ranks 27th and Spain ranks 28th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.