Mexico vs United Kingdom: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Mexico
306.45
in 2026
United Kingdom
307.6
in 2026
Mexico rank
66th
United Kingdom rank
64th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 307.6 against 306.45 in Mexico, a difference of 1.15.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 66th and United Kingdom ranks 64th of 182 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 322.37 | 180.89 | 141.48 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 345.88 | 235.2 | 110.69 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Mexico or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 307.6 against 306.45 in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Mexico and United Kingdom?
- 1.15, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United Kingdom?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Mexico and United Kingdom rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Mexico ranks 66th and United Kingdom ranks 64th 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.