Congo vs Ukraine: Tree cover loss from wildfires

Congo
40,994
in 2024
Ukraine
37,381
in 2024
Congo rank
15th
Ukraine rank
16th

Tree cover loss from wildfires over time

  • Congo
  • Ukraine
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 40,994 against 37,381 in Ukraine, a difference of 3,613.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Ukraine ahead.

Congo ranks 15th and Ukraine ranks 16th of 152 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Ukraine Difference Ahead
2000s 391.64 2,123 1,731 Ukraine
2010s 4,899 3,764 1,134 Congo
2020s 10,765 21,060 10,296 Ukraine

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Congo or Ukraine?
Congo, at 40,994 against 37,381 in Ukraine as of 2024.
What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Congo and Ukraine?
3,613, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ukraine?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Congo and Ukraine rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
Congo ranks 15th and Ukraine ranks 16th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Tree cover loss from wildfires
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
152 places, 3,353 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed