Myanmar vs South Sudan: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Myanmar
4.33 million
in 2026
South Sudan
7.29 million
in 2026
Myanmar rank
11th
South Sudan rank
8th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Myanmar
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 7.29 million against 4.33 million in Myanmar, a difference of 2.96 million.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.7 times Myanmar's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Myanmar ranks 11th and South Sudan ranks 8th of 248 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.69 million | 21.06 million | 14.37 million | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.99 million | 17.53 million | 11.54 million | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Myanmar or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 7.29 million against 4.33 million in Myanmar as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Myanmar and South Sudan?
- 2.96 million, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Myanmar and South Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Myanmar ranks 11th and South Sudan ranks 8th 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.