Germany vs Hungary: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Germany
275.82 hectares
in 2024
Hungary
224.33 hectares
in 2024
Germany rank
72nd
Hungary rank
75th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Germany
- Hungary
How they compare
Germany currently reports 275.82 hectares against 224.33 hectares in Hungary, a difference of 51.49 hectares.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times Hungary's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 72nd and Hungary ranks 75th of 152 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.63 hectares | 1.61 hectares | 47.02 hectares | Germany |
| 2010s | 71.54 hectares | 4.96 hectares | 66.58 hectares | Germany |
| 2020s | 374.77 hectares | 59.98 hectares | 314.79 hectares | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Germany or Hungary?
- Germany, at 275.82 hectares against 224.33 hectares in Hungary as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Germany and Hungary?
- 51.49 hectares, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Hungary?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Hungary rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 72nd 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).