Latvia vs Vietnam: Average area burnt per wildfire
Latvia
183 hectares
in 2026
Vietnam
176.84 hectares
in 2026
Latvia rank
145th
Vietnam rank
148th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Latvia
- Vietnam
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 183 hectares against 176.84 hectares in Vietnam, a difference of 6.16 hectares.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Vietnam ahead.
Latvia ranks 145th and Vietnam ranks 148th of 181 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 160.22 hectares | 196.2 hectares | 35.98 hectares | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 226.83 hectares | 174.67 hectares | 52.16 hectares | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Latvia or Vietnam?
- Latvia, at 183 hectares against 176.84 hectares in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Latvia and Vietnam?
- 6.16 hectares, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Vietnam?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Latvia and Vietnam rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Latvia ranks 145th and Vietnam ranks 148th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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
The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.