Finland vs Germany: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Finland
126
in 2026
Germany
108.85
in 2026
Finland rank
174th
Germany rank
176th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Finland
- Germany
How they compare
Finland currently reports 126 against 108.85 in Germany, a difference of 17.15.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Germany ahead.
Finland ranks 174th and Germany ranks 176th of 182 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 110.22 | 124.68 | 14.46 | Germany |
| 2020s | 142.63 | 117.96 | 24.67 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Finland or Germany?
- Finland, at 126 against 108.85 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Finland and Germany?
- 17.15, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Germany?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Finland and Germany rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Finland ranks 174th and Germany ranks 176th 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.