Congo vs Mexico: Annual number of fires
Congo
3,765
in 2026
Mexico
4,374
in 2026
Congo rank
29th
Mexico rank
26th
Annual number of fires over time
- Congo
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 4,374 against 3,765 in Congo, a difference of 609.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Congo's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 29th and Mexico ranks 26th of 248 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,746 | 13,761 | 8,015 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 5,056 | 10,731 | 5,675 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Congo or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 4,374 against 3,765 in Congo as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Congo and Mexico?
- 609, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Mexico?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Congo and Mexico rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Congo ranks 29th and Mexico ranks 26th 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.