France vs French Guiana: Area burned wildfires by type
France
1,309
in 2025
French Guiana
1,159
in 2025
France rank
114th
French Guiana rank
115th
Area burned wildfires by type over time
- France
- French Guiana
How they compare
France currently reports 1,309 against 1,159 in French Guiana, a difference of 150.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times French Guiana's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was France ahead.
France ranks 114th and French Guiana ranks 115th of 225 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | French Guiana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,416 | 633.24 | 2,783 | France |
| 2010s | 2,029 | 233.98 | 1,795 | France |
| 2020s | 2,057 | 508.03 | 1,549 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher area burned wildfires by type, France or French Guiana?
- France, at 1,309 against 1,159 in French Guiana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in area burned wildfires by type between France and French Guiana?
- 150, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and French Guiana?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do France and French Guiana rank globally for area burned wildfires by type?
- France ranks 114th and French Guiana ranks 115th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Area burned wildfires by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.