Senegal vs Sudan: Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires
Senegal
2,785
in 2026
Sudan
3,211
in 2026
Senegal rank
32nd
Sudan rank
30th
Annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires over time
- Senegal
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 3,211 against 2,785 in Senegal, a difference of 426.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Senegal's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
Senegal ranks 32nd and Sudan ranks 30th of 241 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Senegal | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,366 | 9,924 | 4,558 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 5,933 | 9,758 | 3,825 | 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, Senegal or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 3,211 against 2,785 in Senegal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires between Senegal and Sudan?
- 426, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Senegal and Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire vs number of fires?
- Senegal ranks 32nd and Sudan ranks 30th 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.