Angola vs Central African Republic: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Angola
8.94 million
in 2026
Central African Republic
6.02 million
in 2026
Angola rank
3rd
Central African Republic rank
5th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Angola
- Central African Republic
How they compare
Angola currently reports 8.94 million against 6.02 million in Central African Republic, a difference of 2.92 million.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.5 times Central African Republic's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 3rd and Central African Republic ranks 5th of 248 countries.
Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | Central African Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.92 million | 16.65 million | 20.27 million | Angola |
| 2020s | 29.09 million | 12.94 million | 16.15 million | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Angola or Central African Republic?
- Angola, at 8.94 million against 6.02 million in Central African Republic as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Angola and Central African Republic?
- 2.92 million, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Central African Republic?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Angola and Central African Republic rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Angola ranks 3rd and Central African Republic ranks 5th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.