Ireland vs Jamaica: Area burned wildfires by type
Ireland
85.86
in 2025
Jamaica
150.26
in 2025
Ireland rank
137th
Jamaica rank
134th
Area burned wildfires by type over time
- Ireland
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 150.26 against 85.86 in Ireland, a difference of 64.4.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.8 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Jamaica ahead.
Ireland ranks 137th and Jamaica ranks 134th of 225 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Jamaica in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.73 | 75.13 | 64.4 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 124.5 | 115.92 | 8.59 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 17.89 | 89.44 | 71.55 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher area burned wildfires by type, Ireland or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 150.26 against 85.86 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in area burned wildfires by type between Ireland and Jamaica?
- 64.4, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Jamaica?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Jamaica rank globally for area burned wildfires by type?
- Ireland ranks 137th and Jamaica ranks 134th 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.