Latvia vs Netherlands: Average area burnt per wildfire
Latvia
183 hectares
in 2026
Netherlands
178.7 hectares
in 2026
Latvia rank
146th
Netherlands rank
147th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Latvia
- Netherlands
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 183 hectares against 178.7 hectares in Netherlands, a difference of 4.3 hectares.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 146th and Netherlands ranks 147th of 182 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 170.5 hectares | 186.13 hectares | 15.64 hectares | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 226.83 hectares | 215.14 hectares | 11.69 hectares | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Latvia or Netherlands?
- Latvia, at 183 hectares against 178.7 hectares in Netherlands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Latvia and Netherlands?
- 4.3 hectares, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Netherlands?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Netherlands rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Latvia ranks 146th and Netherlands ranks 147th 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.