Estonia vs Iran: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Estonia
1.83 hectares
in 2024
Iran
1.15 hectares
in 2022
Estonia rank
132nd
Iran rank
135th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Estonia
- Iran
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 1.83 hectares against 1.15 hectares in Iran, a difference of 0.68 hectares.
That makes Estonia's figure about 1.6 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Estonia ahead.
Estonia ranks 132nd and Iran ranks 135th of 152 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.88 hectares | 14.13 hectares | 90.74 hectares | Estonia |
| 2010s | 14.69 hectares | 25.37 hectares | 10.68 hectares | Iran |
| 2020s | 14.56 hectares | 1.13 hectares | 13.42 hectares | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Estonia or Iran?
- Estonia, at 1.83 hectares against 1.15 hectares in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Estonia and Iran?
- 0.68 hectares, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Iran?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Estonia and Iran rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Estonia ranks 132nd 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).