Solomon Islands vs Sri Lanka: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Solomon Islands
191
in 2026
Sri Lanka
185.41
in 2026
Solomon Islands rank
144th
Sri Lanka rank
146th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 191 against 185.41 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 5.59.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Solomon Islands ahead.
Solomon Islands ranks 144th and Sri Lanka ranks 146th 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 | 207.44 | 28.24 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 188.61 | 191.37 | 2.76 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Solomon Islands or Sri Lanka?
- Solomon Islands, at 191 against 185.41 in Sri Lanka as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Solomon Islands and Sri Lanka?
- 5.59, 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 annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Solomon Islands ranks 144th and Sri Lanka ranks 146th 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.