Russia vs South Sudan: Annual area burnt per wildfire
Russia
510.09
in 2026
South Sudan
481
in 2026
Russia rank
9th
South Sudan rank
11th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- Russia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Russia currently reports 510.09 against 481 in South Sudan, a difference of 29.09.
That makes Russia's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Russia ahead.
Russia ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 11th of 181 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Russia averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Russia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 480.12 | 544.49 | 64.37 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 571 | 496.75 | 74.25 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, Russia or South Sudan?
- Russia, at 510.09 against 481 in South Sudan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between Russia and South Sudan?
- 29.09, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Russia and South Sudan?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do Russia and South Sudan rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- Russia ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 11th 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.