South Africa vs Spain: Tree cover loss from wildfires
South Africa
16,149
in 2024
Spain
14,605
in 2024
South Africa rank
22nd
Spain rank
25th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 16,149 against 14,605 in Spain, a difference of 1,544.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th of 152 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,020 | 13,076 | 9,056 | Spain |
| 2010s | 10,924 | 21,251 | 10,328 | Spain |
| 2020s | 10,074 | 34,696 | 24,623 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 16,149 against 14,605 in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between South Africa and Spain?
- 1,544, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.