Niger vs Turkey: Annual number of fires
Niger
231
in 2026
Turkey
162
in 2026
Niger rank
76th
Turkey rank
79th
Annual number of fires over time
- Niger
- Turkey
How they compare
Niger currently reports 231 against 162 in Turkey, a difference of 69.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.4 times Turkey's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Turkey ahead.
Niger ranks 76th and Turkey ranks 79th of 248 countries.
Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 320.38 | 1,767 | 1,447 | Turkey |
| 2020s | 549.29 | 875.71 | 326.43 | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Niger or Turkey?
- Niger, at 231 against 162 in Turkey as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Niger and Turkey?
- 69, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Turkey?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Niger and Turkey rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Niger ranks 76th and Turkey ranks 79th 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.