France vs Gabon: Wildfire area burned by land cover type
France
21.47 hectares
in 2025
Gabon
21.47 hectares
in 2025
France rank
89th
Gabon rank
89th
Wildfire area burned by land cover type over time
- France
- Gabon
How they compare
France currently reports 21.47 hectares against 21.47 hectares in Gabon, a difference of 0 hectares.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Gabon ahead.
France ranks 89th and Gabon ranks 89th of 225 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Gabon in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.2 hectares | 77.81 hectares | 45.61 hectares | Gabon |
| 2010s | 79.42 hectares | 21.47 hectares | 57.96 hectares | France |
| 2020s | 103.75 hectares | 32.2 hectares | 71.55 hectares | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher wildfire area burned by land cover type, France or Gabon?
- France, at 21.47 hectares against 21.47 hectares in Gabon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in wildfire area burned by land cover type between France and Gabon?
- 0 hectares, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Gabon?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do France and Gabon rank globally for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- France ranks 89th and Gabon ranks 89th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Wildfire area burned by land cover type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Area of other land types burnt by wildfires each year, in hectares. Includes wetlands, urban areas, snow and ice, bare ground, and water bodies.