South Africa vs Türkiye: Annual area burnt per wildfire
South Africa
252.25
in 2026
Türkiye
244.17
in 2026
South Africa rank
94th
Türkiye rank
96th
Annual area burnt per wildfire over time
- South Africa
- Türkiye
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 252.25 against 244.17 in Türkiye, a difference of 8.08.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 94th and Türkiye ranks 96th of 181 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 293.94 | 263.48 | 30.46 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 291.04 | 266.62 | 24.42 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt per wildfire, South Africa or Türkiye?
- South Africa, at 252.25 against 244.17 in Türkiye as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt per wildfire between South Africa and Türkiye?
- 8.08, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Türkiye?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Africa and Türkiye rank globally for annual area burnt per wildfire?
- South Africa ranks 94th and Türkiye ranks 96th 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.