Iran vs South Africa: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Iran
244.5
in 2026
South Africa
252.25
in 2026
Iran rank
95th
South Africa rank
94th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Iran
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 252.25 against 244.5 in Iran, a difference of 7.75.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 95th 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 | Iran | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 225.32 | 293.94 | 68.62 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 237.87 | 291.04 | 53.17 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Iran or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 252.25 against 244.5 in Iran as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Iran and South Africa?
- 7.75, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Iran and South Africa rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Iran ranks 95th 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.