Congo vs Ghana: Annual number of fires
Congo
3,765
in 2026
Ghana
4,239
in 2026
Congo rank
29th
Ghana rank
28th
Annual number of fires over time
- Congo
- Ghana
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 4,239 against 3,765 in Congo, a difference of 474.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 29th and Ghana ranks 28th of 248 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,746 | 12,574 | 6,828 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 5,056 | 9,797 | 4,741 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Congo or Ghana?
- Ghana, at 4,239 against 3,765 in Congo as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Congo and Ghana?
- 474, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ghana?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Congo and Ghana rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Congo ranks 29th and Ghana ranks 28th 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.