Indonesia vs South Africa: Average area burnt per wildfire
Indonesia
246.94 hectares
in 2026
South Africa
254.76 hectares
in 2026
Indonesia rank
102nd
South Africa rank
100th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- Indonesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 254.76 hectares against 246.94 hectares in Indonesia, a difference of 7.82 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 102nd 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 | Indonesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 218.85 hectares | 293.94 hectares | 75.09 hectares | South Africa |
| 2020s | 183.48 hectares | 291.4 hectares | 107.92 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, Indonesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 254.76 hectares against 246.94 hectares in Indonesia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between Indonesia and South Africa?
- 7.82 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Indonesia and South Africa rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Indonesia ranks 102nd and South Africa ranks 100th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β 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
Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.