Botswana vs Namibia: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Botswana
550.45
in 2026
Namibia
540.38
in 2026
Botswana rank
10th
Namibia rank
12th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Botswana
- Namibia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 550.45 against 540.38 in Namibia, a difference of 10.07.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 10th and Namibia ranks 12th 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 | 666.93 | 234.91 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 909.02 | 652.94 | 256.08 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Botswana or Namibia?
- Botswana, at 550.45 against 540.38 in Namibia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Botswana and Namibia?
- 10.07, 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 annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Botswana ranks 10th and Namibia ranks 12th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.