Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Annual area burnt per wildfire

Central African Republic
471.44
in 2026
South Sudan
481
in 2026
Central African Republic rank
12th
South Sudan rank
11th

Annual area burnt per wildfire over time

  • Central African Republic
  • South Sudan
0200400600201220192026

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 481 against 471.44 in Central African Republic, a difference of 9.56.

Across all 15 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 12th and South Sudan ranks 11th of 181 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 428.74 544.49 115.75 South Sudan
2020s 438.35 496.75 58.41 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 481 against 471.44 in Central African Republic as of 2026.
What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
9.56, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
Central African Republic ranks 12th and South Sudan ranks 11th of 181 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Annual 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
Annual area burnt per wildfire
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,589 data points, 2012–2026
Last refreshed