France vs Guyana: Average area burnt per wildfire
France
280.8 hectares
in 2026
Guyana
272.55 hectares
in 2026
France rank
84th
Guyana rank
87th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- France
- Guyana
How they compare
France currently reports 280.8 hectares against 272.55 hectares in Guyana, a difference of 8.25 hectares.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Guyana ahead.
France ranks 84th and Guyana ranks 87th of 182 countries.
Guyana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Guyana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 123.39 hectares | 252.8 hectares | 129.42 hectares | Guyana |
| 2020s | 163.99 hectares | 273.21 hectares | 109.22 hectares | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, France or Guyana?
- France, at 280.8 hectares against 272.55 hectares in Guyana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between France and Guyana?
- 8.25 hectares, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Guyana?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do France and Guyana rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- France ranks 84th and Guyana ranks 87th 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.