Benin vs Guatemala: Annual number of fires
Benin
860
in 2026
Guatemala
723
in 2026
Benin rank
50th
Guatemala rank
53rd
Annual number of fires over time
- Benin
- Guatemala
How they compare
Benin currently reports 860 against 723 in Guatemala, a difference of 137.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 50th and Guatemala ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,684 | 2,253 | 1,430 | Benin |
| 2020s | 2,030 | 1,549 | 481 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Benin or Guatemala?
- Benin, at 860 against 723 in Guatemala as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Benin and Guatemala?
- 137, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Guatemala?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Guatemala rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Benin ranks 50th and Guatemala ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual number of fires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.