French Guiana vs South Africa: Annual area burnt per wildfire
French Guiana
253.5
in 2026
South Africa
252.25
in 2026
French Guiana rank
92nd
South Africa rank
94th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- French Guiana
- South Africa
How they compare
French Guiana currently reports 253.5 against 252.25 in South Africa, a difference of 1.25.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
French Guiana ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 94th of 181 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 240.47 | 293.94 | 53.47 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 265.39 | 291.04 | 25.65 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, French Guiana or South Africa?
- French Guiana, at 253.5 against 252.25 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between French Guiana and South Africa?
- 1.25, with French Guiana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do French Guiana and South Africa rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- French Guiana ranks 92nd and South Africa ranks 94th of 181 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.