South Africa vs South Sudan: Commodity driven deforestation
South Africa
3,723
in 2024
South Sudan
2,790
in 2024
South Africa rank
57th
South Sudan rank
59th
Commodity driven deforestation over time
- South Africa
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,723 against 2,790 in South Sudan, a difference of 933.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 57th and South Sudan ranks 59th of 187 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,912 | 4,415 | 1,497 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6,771 | 2,725 | 4,047 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,238 | 2,036 | 3,202 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher commodity driven deforestation, South Africa or South Sudan?
- South Africa, at 3,723 against 2,790 in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in commodity driven deforestation between South Africa and South Sudan?
- 933, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and South Sudan rank globally for commodity driven deforestation?
- South Africa ranks 57th and South Sudan ranks 59th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Commodity driven deforestation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.