Syria vs Vietnam: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Syria
881.14 hectares
in 2024
Vietnam
835.53 hectares
in 2024
Syria rank
56th
Vietnam rank
57th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Syria
- Vietnam
How they compare
Syria currently reports 881.14 hectares against 835.53 hectares in Vietnam, a difference of 45.61 hectares.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Syria ahead.
Syria ranks 56th and Vietnam ranks 57th of 152 countries.
Syria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Syria | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 414.69 hectares | 60.49 hectares | 354.2 hectares | Syria |
| 2010s | 1,508 hectares | 359.38 hectares | 1,148 hectares | Syria |
| 2020s | 1,847 hectares | 277.8 hectares | 1,569 hectares | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Syria or Vietnam?
- Syria, at 881.14 hectares against 835.53 hectares in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Syria and Vietnam?
- 45.61 hectares, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Vietnam?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Syria and Vietnam rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Syria ranks 56th and Vietnam ranks 57th 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).