South Africa vs Suriname: Tree cover loss from wildfires
South Africa
16,149
in 2024
Suriname
14,966
in 2024
South Africa rank
22nd
Suriname rank
24th
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- South Africa
- Suriname
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 16,149 against 14,966 in Suriname, a difference of 1,183.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Suriname's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Suriname ranks 24th of 152 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,020 | 127.96 | 3,892 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10,924 | 504.55 | 10,419 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10,074 | 3,779 | 6,295 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, South Africa or Suriname?
- South Africa, at 16,149 against 14,966 in Suriname as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between South Africa and Suriname?
- 1,183, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Suriname?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Suriname rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Suriname ranks 24th of 152 groups.
- 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.