Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Pakistan
17.47
in 2024
Sri Lanka
14.7
in 2024
Pakistan rank
109th
Sri Lanka rank
112th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 17.47 against 14.7 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 2.77.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Pakistan ahead.
Pakistan ranks 109th and Sri Lanka ranks 112th of 152 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.64 | 7.16 | 61.48 | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 47.29 | 16.26 | 31.03 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 9.89 | 14.13 | 4.24 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Pakistan or Sri Lanka?
- Pakistan, at 17.47 against 14.7 in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 2.77, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Pakistan and Sri Lanka rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Pakistan ranks 109th and Sri Lanka ranks 112th 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.