South Sudan vs Tunisia: Average area burnt per wildfire
South Sudan
481 hectares
in 2026
Tunisia
470 hectares
in 2026
South Sudan rank
11th
Tunisia rank
13th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- South Sudan
- Tunisia
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 481 hectares against 470 hectares in Tunisia, a difference of 11 hectares.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 11th and Tunisia ranks 13th of 181 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 544.49 hectares | 298.22 hectares | 246.27 hectares | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 496.75 hectares | 289.92 hectares | 206.83 hectares | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, South Sudan or Tunisia?
- South Sudan, at 481 hectares against 470 hectares in Tunisia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between South Sudan and Tunisia?
- 11 hectares, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Tunisia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Sudan and Tunisia rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- South Sudan ranks 11th and Tunisia ranks 13th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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
The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.