Greece vs Russia: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Greece
631.36
in 2026
Russia
601.38
in 2026
Greece rank
7th
Russia rank
9th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Greece
- Russia
How they compare
Greece currently reports 631.36 against 601.38 in Russia, a difference of 29.98.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Russia ahead.
Greece ranks 7th and Russia ranks 9th of 182 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 1 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greece | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 276.81 | 480.12 | 203.31 | Russia |
| 2020s | 663.27 | 584.04 | 79.22 | Greece |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Greece or Russia?
- Greece, at 631.36 against 601.38 in Russia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Greece and Russia?
- 29.98, with Greece ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Russia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Greece and Russia rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Greece ranks 7th and Russia ranks 9th 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.