Italy vs Moldova: Average area burnt per wildfire
Italy
165.85 hectares
in 2026
Moldova
165 hectares
in 2026
Italy rank
156th
Moldova rank
157th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Italy
- Moldova
How they compare
Italy currently reports 165.85 hectares against 165 hectares in Moldova, a difference of 0.85 hectares.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Moldova ahead.
Italy ranks 156th and Moldova ranks 157th of 182 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Italy | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 139.25 hectares | 175.67 hectares | 36.42 hectares | Moldova |
| 2020s | 149.88 hectares | 166.33 hectares | 16.44 hectares | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Italy or Moldova?
- Italy, at 165.85 hectares against 165 hectares in Moldova as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Italy and Moldova?
- 0.85 hectares, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Moldova?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Italy and Moldova rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Italy ranks 156th and Moldova ranks 157th 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.