Mexico vs Zambia: Average area burnt per wildfire
Mexico
310.59 hectares
in 2026
Zambia
307.31 hectares
in 2026
Mexico rank
57th
Zambia rank
60th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Mexico
- Zambia
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 310.59 hectares against 307.31 hectares in Zambia, a difference of 3.28 hectares.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Zambia ahead.
Mexico ranks 57th and Zambia ranks 60th of 181 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 322.37 hectares | 385.39 hectares | 63.01 hectares | Zambia |
| 2020s | 346.47 hectares | 383.18 hectares | 36.71 hectares | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Mexico or Zambia?
- Mexico, at 310.59 hectares against 307.31 hectares in Zambia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Mexico and Zambia?
- 3.28 hectares, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Mexico and Zambia rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Mexico ranks 57th and Zambia ranks 60th 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.