North Macedonia vs Zimbabwe: Wildfire area burned by land cover type
North Macedonia
171.73 hectares
in 2025
Zimbabwe
150.26 hectares
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
66th
Zimbabwe rank
67th
Wildfire area burned by land cover type over time
- North Macedonia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 171.73 hectares against 150.26 hectares in Zimbabwe, a difference of 21.47 hectares.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 66th and Zimbabwe ranks 67th of 225 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.37 hectares | 458.83 hectares | 453.47 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 0 hectares | 332.72 hectares | 332.72 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 46.51 hectares | 282.63 hectares | 236.13 hectares | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher wildfire area burned by land cover type, North Macedonia or Zimbabwe?
- North Macedonia, at 171.73 hectares against 150.26 hectares in Zimbabwe as of 2025.
- What is the difference in wildfire area burned by land cover type between North Macedonia and Zimbabwe?
- 21.47 hectares, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Zimbabwe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and Zimbabwe rank globally for wildfire area burned by land cover type?
- North Macedonia ranks 66th and Zimbabwe ranks 67th 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.