Fiji vs South Africa: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Fiji
255.81
in 2026
South Africa
253.69
in 2026
Fiji rank
98th
South Africa rank
100th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Fiji
- South Africa
How they compare
Fiji currently reports 255.81 against 253.69 in South Africa, a difference of 2.12.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
Fiji ranks 98th and South Africa ranks 100th of 182 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Fiji | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 250.74 | 293.94 | 43.2 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 254.99 | 291.25 | 36.26 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Fiji or South Africa?
- Fiji, at 255.81 against 253.69 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Fiji and South Africa?
- 2.12, with Fiji ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Fiji and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Fiji and South Africa rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Fiji ranks 98th and South Africa ranks 100th of 182 countries.
- 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.