China vs Zambia: Average area burnt per wildfire
China
303.81 hectares
in 2026
Zambia
307.31 hectares
in 2026
China rank
62nd
Zambia rank
60th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- China
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 307.31 hectares against 303.81 hectares in China, a difference of 3.5 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 60th of 181 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 247.59 hectares | 385.39 hectares | 137.8 hectares | Zambia |
| 2020s | 288.81 hectares | 383.18 hectares | 94.37 hectares | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, China or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 307.31 hectares against 303.81 hectares in China as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between China and Zambia?
- 3.5 hectares, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do China and Zambia rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- China ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 60th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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
The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.