Australia vs Mexico: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Australia
139,861
in 2024
Mexico
122,734
in 2024
Australia rank
6th
Mexico rank
7th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Australia
- Mexico
How they compare
Australia currently reports 139,861 against 122,734 in Mexico, a difference of 17,127.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 6th and Mexico ranks 7th of 152 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 153,319 | 11,082 | 142,237 | Australia |
| 2010s | 307,201 | 16,429 | 290,772 | Australia |
| 2020s | 562,628 | 48,550 | 514,077 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Australia or Mexico?
- Australia, at 139,861 against 122,734 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Australia and Mexico?
- 17,127, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Mexico rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Australia ranks 6th and Mexico ranks 7th of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- 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.