Mozambique vs South Africa: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Mozambique
256.04
in 2026
South Africa
252.25
in 2026
Mozambique rank
91st
South Africa rank
94th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 256.04 against 252.25 in South Africa, a difference of 3.79.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 91st and South Africa ranks 94th of 181 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 366.26 | 293.94 | 72.32 | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 347.71 | 291.04 | 56.66 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Mozambique or South Africa?
- Mozambique, at 256.04 against 252.25 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 3.79, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Mozambique ranks 91st 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.