China vs Ireland: Average area burnt per wildfire
China
300.36 hectares
in 2026
Ireland
297.63 hectares
in 2026
China rank
71st
Ireland rank
74th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- China
- Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 300.36 hectares against 297.63 hectares in Ireland, a difference of 2.73 hectares.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was China ahead.
China ranks 71st and Ireland ranks 74th of 182 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 247.59 hectares | 220.35 hectares | 27.24 hectares | China |
| 2020s | 288.32 hectares | 236.77 hectares | 51.55 hectares | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, China or Ireland?
- China, at 300.36 hectares against 297.63 hectares in Ireland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between China and Ireland?
- 2.73 hectares, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do China and Ireland rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- China ranks 71st and Ireland ranks 74th 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.