Benin vs Thailand: Average area burnt per wildfire
Benin
399.32 hectares
in 2026
Thailand
387.15 hectares
in 2026
Benin rank
27th
Thailand rank
29th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Benin
- Thailand
How they compare
Benin currently reports 399.32 hectares against 387.15 hectares in Thailand, a difference of 12.17 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 27th and Thailand ranks 29th of 182 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 330.66 hectares | 265.8 hectares | 64.85 hectares | Benin |
| 2020s | 394.41 hectares | 294.57 hectares | 99.84 hectares | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Benin or Thailand?
- Benin, at 399.32 hectares against 387.15 hectares in Thailand as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Benin and Thailand?
- 12.17 hectares, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Thailand?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Thailand rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Benin ranks 27th and Thailand ranks 29th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β 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.