Angola vs South Sudan: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Angola
8.94 million
in 2026
South Sudan
6.96 million
in 2026
Angola rank
3rd
South Sudan rank
4th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Angola
- South Sudan
How they compare
Angola currently reports 8.94 million against 6.96 million in South Sudan, a difference of 1.98 million.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.3 times South Sudan's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 3rd and South Sudan ranks 4th of 248 countries.
Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.92 million | 21.06 million | 15.86 million | Angola |
| 2020s | 29.09 million | 17.48 million | 11.61 million | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Angola or South Sudan?
- Angola, at 8.94 million against 6.96 million in South Sudan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Angola and South Sudan?
- 1.98 million, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Angola and South Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Angola ranks 3rd and South Sudan ranks 4th 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.