Indonesia – the world's largest archipelagic country – registered a total of 76.5 million lightning events in 2022. Indonesia's distinctive geology and tropical location result in favorable conditions for frequent lightning in the country. Meanwhile, Argentina recorded a total of 41.9 million lightning events that year.
Number of lightning strikes in selected countries worldwide in 2022
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Vaisala. (January 27, 2023). Number of lightning strikes in selected countries worldwide in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1292522/global-leading-countries-by-total-lightning-count/
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