Chile vs French Guiana: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Chile
325.6
in 2026
French Guiana
324.83
in 2026
Chile rank
55th
French Guiana rank
56th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Chile
- French Guiana
How they compare
Chile currently reports 325.6 against 324.83 in French Guiana, a difference of 0.77.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Chile ahead.
Chile ranks 55th and French Guiana ranks 56th of 182 countries.
Chile has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | French Guiana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 310.42 | 240.47 | 69.95 | Chile |
| 2020s | 348.41 | 275.58 | 72.83 | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Chile or French Guiana?
- Chile, at 325.6 against 324.83 in French Guiana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Chile and French Guiana?
- 0.77, with Chile ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and French Guiana?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Chile and French Guiana rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Chile ranks 55th and French Guiana ranks 56th 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.