Burkina Faso vs Colombia: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Burkina Faso
359.79
in 2026
Colombia
357.65
in 2026
Burkina Faso rank
34th
Colombia rank
36th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Burkina Faso
- Colombia
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 359.79 against 357.65 in Colombia, a difference of 2.14.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Burkina Faso ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 34th and Colombia ranks 36th of 181 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Colombia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 312.71 | 328.81 | 16.1 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 370.08 | 340.26 | 29.81 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Burkina Faso or Colombia?
- Burkina Faso, at 359.79 against 357.65 in Colombia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Burkina Faso and Colombia?
- 2.14, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Colombia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Burkina Faso and Colombia rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Burkina Faso ranks 34th and Colombia ranks 36th of 181 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.