Gabon vs Nigeria: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Gabon
198.22
in 2024
Nigeria
166.01
in 2024
Gabon rank
78th
Nigeria rank
80th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Gabon
- Nigeria
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 198.22 against 166.01 in Nigeria, a difference of 32.21.
That makes Gabon's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 78th and Nigeria ranks 80th of 152 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.79 | 1.25 | 10.54 | Gabon |
| 2010s | 25.33 | 30.92 | 5.59 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 88.99 | 112.39 | 23.4 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Gabon or Nigeria?
- Gabon, at 198.22 against 166.01 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Gabon and Nigeria?
- 32.21, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Gabon and Nigeria rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Gabon ranks 78th and Nigeria ranks 80th 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.