Paraguay vs United Kingdom: Average area burnt per wildfire
Paraguay
308.35 hectares
in 2026
United Kingdom
307.6 hectares
in 2026
Paraguay rank
63rd
United Kingdom rank
66th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Paraguay
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 308.35 hectares against 307.6 hectares in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.75 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 63rd and United Kingdom ranks 66th of 182 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 363.52 hectares | 180.89 hectares | 182.63 hectares | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 396.7 hectares | 235.2 hectares | 161.51 hectares | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Paraguay or United Kingdom?
- Paraguay, at 308.35 hectares against 307.6 hectares in United Kingdom as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Paraguay and United Kingdom?
- 0.75 hectares, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and United Kingdom?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Paraguay and United Kingdom rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Paraguay ranks 63rd and United Kingdom ranks 66th 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.