India vs South Sudan: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
India
13,557
in 2026
South Sudan
14,468
in 2026
India rank
5th
South Sudan rank
4th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- India
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 14,468 against 13,557 in India, a difference of 911.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times India's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
India ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 241 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21,711 | 38,487 | 16,776 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 19,535 | 35,108 | 15,573 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires, India or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 14,468 against 13,557 in India as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between India and South Sudan?
- 911, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do India and South Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- India ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 241 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.