Mexico vs New Caledonia: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Mexico
306.45
in 2026
New Caledonia
298.74
in 2026
Mexico rank
66th
New Caledonia rank
69th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Mexico
- New Caledonia
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 306.45 against 298.74 in New Caledonia, a difference of 7.71.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 66th and New Caledonia ranks 69th of 182 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 322.37 | 271.96 | 50.42 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 345.88 | 275.94 | 69.94 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Mexico or New Caledonia?
- Mexico, at 306.45 against 298.74 in New Caledonia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Mexico and New Caledonia?
- 7.71, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and New Caledonia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Mexico and New Caledonia rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Mexico ranks 66th and New Caledonia ranks 69th of 182 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.