Angola vs Zambia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Angola
18.43 million
in 2026
Zambia
10.14 million
in 2026
Angola rank
2nd
Zambia rank
4th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Angola
- Zambia
How they compare
Angola currently reports 18.43 million against 10.14 million in Zambia, a difference of 8.29 million.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.8 times Zambia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Angola has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 2nd and Zambia 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 | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 36.92 million | 22.33 million | 14.59 million | Angola |
| 2020s | 30.45 million | 16.82 million | 13.63 million | Angola |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Angola or Zambia?
- Angola, at 18.43 million against 10.14 million in Zambia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Angola and Zambia?
- 8.29 million, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Angola and Zambia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Angola ranks 2nd and Zambia 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.