Norway vs Sweden: Annual number of fires
Norway
6
in 2026
Sweden
4
in 2026
Norway rank
146th
Sweden rank
148th
Annual number of fires over time
- Norway
- Sweden
How they compare
Norway currently reports 6 against 4 in Sweden, a difference of 2.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Sweden ahead.
Norway ranks 146th and Sweden ranks 148th of 248 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.25 | 26.12 | 17.88 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 4.86 | 14.71 | 9.86 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual number of fires, Norway or Sweden?
- Norway, at 6 against 4 in Sweden as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual number of fires between Norway and Sweden?
- 2, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for annual number of fires?
- Norway ranks 146th and Sweden ranks 148th 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.