Colombia vs United Kingdom: Average area burnt per wildfire
Colombia
357.65 hectares
in 2026
United Kingdom
346.97 hectares
in 2026
Colombia rank
36th
United Kingdom rank
39th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 357.65 hectares against 346.97 hectares in United Kingdom, a difference of 10.68 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 36th and United Kingdom ranks 39th of 181 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 328.81 hectares | 180.89 hectares | 147.92 hectares | Colombia |
| 2020s | 340.26 hectares | 240.82 hectares | 99.44 hectares | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Colombia or United Kingdom?
- Colombia, at 357.65 hectares against 346.97 hectares in United Kingdom as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Colombia and United Kingdom?
- 10.68 hectares, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and United Kingdom?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and United Kingdom rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Colombia ranks 36th and United Kingdom ranks 39th 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.