Solomon Islands vs Sri Lanka: Average area burnt per wildfire
Solomon Islands
191 hectares
in 2026
Sri Lanka
186.31 hectares
in 2026
Solomon Islands rank
142nd
Sri Lanka rank
145th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 191 hectares against 186.31 hectares in Sri Lanka, a difference of 4.69 hectares.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Solomon Islands ahead.
Solomon Islands ranks 142nd and Sri Lanka ranks 145th of 182 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 179.2 hectares | 207.44 hectares | 28.24 hectares | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 188.61 hectares | 191.5 hectares | 2.89 hectares | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Solomon Islands or Sri Lanka?
- Solomon Islands, at 191 hectares against 186.31 hectares in Sri Lanka as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka?
- 4.69 hectares, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Solomon Islands ranks 142nd and Sri Lanka ranks 145th 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.