Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Savanna fires — Burned Area
Republic of Moldova
602.6 ha
in 2024
South Africa
4.33 million ha
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
17th
South Africa rank
15th
Savanna fires — Burned Area over time
- Republic of Moldova
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4.33 million ha against 602.6 ha in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 4.33 million ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 7,182.8 times Republic of Moldova's.
Across all 33 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 22 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 410.27 ha | 3.45 million ha | 3.45 million ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 400.44 ha | 3.78 million ha | 3.78 million ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,152 ha | 3.16 million ha | 3.16 million ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,068 ha | 4.06 million ha | 4.06 million ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher savanna fires — burned area, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4.33 million ha against 602.6 ha in Republic of Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in savanna fires — burned area between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 4.33 million ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for savanna fires — burned area?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 22 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Savanna fires — Burned Area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.