French Polynesia vs Iraq: Wildfire area burned by land cover type
French Polynesia
0 hectares
in 2024
Iraq
0 hectares
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
100th
Iraq rank
100th
Wildfire area burned by land cover type over time
- French Polynesia
- Iraq
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Iraq, a difference of 0 hectares.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 100th and Iraq ranks 100th of 225 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 hectares | 1,929 hectares | 1,929 hectares | Iraq |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 3,329 hectares | 3,329 hectares | Iraq |
| 2020s | 0 hectares | 4,409 hectares | 4,409 hectares | Iraq |
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 Iraq?
- French Polynesia, at 0 hectares against 0 hectares in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in wildfire area burned by land cover type between French Polynesia and Iraq?
- 0 hectares, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Iraq?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Iraq rank globally for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- French Polynesia ranks 100th and Iraq 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.