Gabon vs Nigeria: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Gabon
198.22 hectares
in 2024
Nigeria
166.01 hectares
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 hectares against 166.01 hectares in Nigeria, a difference of 32.21 hectares.
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 hectares | 1.25 hectares | 10.54 hectares | Gabon |
| 2010s | 25.33 hectares | 30.92 hectares | 5.59 hectares | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 88.99 hectares | 112.39 hectares | 23.4 hectares | 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 hectares against 166.01 hectares in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Gabon and Nigeria?
- 32.21 hectares, 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?
- 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).