Latvia vs Poland: Average area burnt per wildfire
Latvia
183 hectares
in 2026
Poland
177.7 hectares
in 2026
Latvia rank
146th
Poland rank
148th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Latvia
- Poland
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 183 hectares against 177.7 hectares in Poland, a difference of 5.3 hectares.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 146th and Poland ranks 148th of 182 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 160.22 hectares | 98.66 hectares | 61.56 hectares | Latvia |
| 2020s | 226.83 hectares | 130.53 hectares | 96.31 hectares | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Latvia or Poland?
- Latvia, at 183 hectares against 177.7 hectares in Poland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Latvia and Poland?
- 5.3 hectares, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Poland?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Poland rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Latvia ranks 146th and Poland ranks 148th 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.