Angola vs Saudi Arabia: Average area burnt per wildfire

Angola
317.73 hectares
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
323.64 hectares
in 2026
Angola rank
54th
Saudi Arabia rank
52nd

Average area burnt per wildfire over time

  • Angola
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 323.64 hectares against 317.73 hectares in Angola, a difference of 5.91 hectares.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Angola ahead.

Angola ranks 54th and Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd of 181 countries.

Angola has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Angola Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2010s 388.27 hectares 240.05 hectares 148.23 hectares Angola
2020s 381.1 hectares 300.36 hectares 80.74 hectares Angola

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Angola or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 323.64 hectares against 317.73 hectares in Angola as of 2026.
What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Angola and Saudi Arabia?
5.91 hectares, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Saudi Arabia?
15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
How do Angola and Saudi Arabia rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
Angola ranks 54th and Saudi Arabia ranks 52nd of 181 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Average area burnt per wildfire
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,589 data points, 2012–2026
Last refreshed

The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.