Chile vs Peru: Annual number of fires
Chile
957
in 2026
Peru
1,368
in 2026
Chile rank
51st
Peru rank
49th
Annual number of fires over time
- Chile
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 1,368 against 957 in Chile, a difference of 411.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.4 times Chile's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Chile ranks 51st and Peru ranks 49th of 248 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,286 | 3,745 | 2,459 | Peru |
| 2020s | 1,055 | 3,286 | 2,231 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Chile or Peru?
- Peru, at 1,368 against 957 in Chile as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Chile and Peru?
- 411, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Peru?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Chile and Peru rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Chile ranks 51st and Peru ranks 49th 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.