French Polynesia vs Iceland: Wildfire area burned by land cover type
French Polynesia
0 hectares
in 2024
Iceland
0 hectares
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
100th
Iceland rank
100th
Wildfire area burned by land cover type over time
- French Polynesia
- Iceland
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Iceland, a difference of 0 hectares.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 100th and Iceland ranks 100th of 225 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 hectares | 18.78 hectares | 18.78 hectares | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | — |
| 2020s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher wildfire area burned by land cover type, French Polynesia or Iceland?
- French Polynesia, at 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Iceland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in wildfire area burned by land cover type between French Polynesia and Iceland?
- 0 hectares, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Iceland?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Iceland rank globally for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- French Polynesia ranks 100th and Iceland ranks 100th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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.