France vs New Zealand: Tree cover loss from wildfires
France
1,533
in 2024
New Zealand
1,473
in 2024
France rank
43rd
New Zealand rank
45th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- France
- New Zealand
How they compare
France currently reports 1,533 against 1,473 in New Zealand, a difference of 60.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was France ahead.
France ranks 43rd and New Zealand ranks 45th of 152 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,145 | 644.32 | 1,501 | France |
| 2010s | 2,344 | 1,680 | 663.54 | France |
| 2020s | 3,482 | 1,861 | 1,622 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, France or New Zealand?
- France, at 1,533 against 1,473 in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between France and New Zealand?
- 60, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and New Zealand?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do France and New Zealand rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- France ranks 43rd and New Zealand ranks 45th 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.