North Korea vs Mexico: Annual area burnt per wildfire
North Korea
314.16
in 2026
Mexico
310.59
in 2026
North Korea rank
55th
Mexico rank
57th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- North Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 314.16 against 310.59 in Mexico, a difference of 3.57.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
North Korea ranks 55th and Mexico ranks 57th of 181 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 291.01 | 322.37 | 31.36 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 285.65 | 346.47 | 60.82 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, North Korea or Mexico?
- North Korea, at 314.16 against 310.59 in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between North Korea and Mexico?
- 3.57, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Mexico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do North Korea and Mexico rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- North Korea ranks 55th and Mexico ranks 57th of 181 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.