Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Annual area burnt by wildfires
Sierra Leone
731,535
in 2026
South Africa
903,313
in 2026
Sierra Leone rank
32nd
South Africa rank
30th
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 903,313 against 731,535 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 171,778.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Sierra Leone's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
Sierra Leone ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 241 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.42 million | 3.35 million | 931,019 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.54 million | 2.89 million | 1.36 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 903,313 against 731,535 in Sierra Leone as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 171,778, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- Sierra Leone ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 241 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.