Botswana vs Namibia: Average area burnt per wildfire
Botswana
565.59 hectares
in 2026
Namibia
545.95 hectares
in 2026
Botswana rank
10th
Namibia rank
11th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Botswana
- Namibia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 565.59 hectares against 545.95 hectares in Namibia, a difference of 19.64 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 10th and Namibia ranks 11th of 182 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 901.85 hectares | 666.93 hectares | 234.91 hectares | Botswana |
| 2020s | 911.18 hectares | 653.73 hectares | 257.45 hectares | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Botswana or Namibia?
- Botswana, at 565.59 hectares against 545.95 hectares in Namibia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Botswana and Namibia?
- 19.64 hectares, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Namibia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Botswana and Namibia rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Botswana ranks 10th and Namibia ranks 11th 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.