Armenia vs Iran: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Armenia
1.01 hectares
in 2024
Iran
1.15 hectares
in 2022
Armenia rank
138th
Iran rank
135th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Armenia
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 1.15 hectares against 1.01 hectares in Armenia, a difference of 0.14 hectares.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Armenia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Iran ahead.
Armenia ranks 138th and Iran ranks 135th of 152 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Armenia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.19 hectares | 15.17 hectares | 10.98 hectares | Iran |
| 2010s | 7.18 hectares | 14.31 hectares | 7.13 hectares | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Armenia or Iran?
- Iran, at 1.15 hectares against 1.01 hectares in Armenia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Armenia and Iran?
- 0.14 hectares, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and Iran?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2017.
- How do Armenia and Iran rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Armenia ranks 138th and Iran ranks 135th of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to fire with no visible human conversion or agricultural activity afterward. Fires may be started by natural causes (e.g. lightning) or may be related to human activities (accidental or deliberate).