Finland vs Hungary: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Finland
239.11 hectares
in 2024
Hungary
224.33 hectares
in 2024
Finland rank
74th
Hungary rank
75th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Finland
- Hungary
How they compare
Finland currently reports 239.11 hectares against 224.33 hectares in Hungary, a difference of 14.78 hectares.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 74th and Hungary ranks 75th of 152 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 449.86 hectares | 1.61 hectares | 448.25 hectares | Finland |
| 2010s | 267.59 hectares | 4.96 hectares | 262.63 hectares | Finland |
| 2020s | 211.32 hectares | 59.98 hectares | 151.34 hectares | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Finland or Hungary?
- Finland, at 239.11 hectares against 224.33 hectares in Hungary as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Finland and Hungary?
- 14.78 hectares, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Hungary?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Finland and Hungary rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Finland ranks 74th and Hungary ranks 75th of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) β 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).