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Tree Cover in South Sudan

From 2001 to 2025, South Sudan lost 151kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in South Sudan

In South Sudan from 2001 to 2025, 151kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in South Sudan

In South Sudan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 93.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. West Equatoria had the most tree cover loss at 61.6kha compared to an average of 15.1 kha.

West Equatoria61.6kha

Central Equatoria43.3kha

Eastern Equatoria15.5kha

Jungoli12.5kha

Lakes8.9kha

Components of net change in tree cover in South Sudan

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan experienced a net change of 280.9 kha (1.05%) in tree cover.

The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.

Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020

Tree Cover Gain in South Sudan Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan gained 1082.9 kha of tree cover equal to 0.83% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In South Sudan Compared to Other Areas

In South Sudan there have been 33,216 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 58,808.

Weekly Fire Alerts In South Sudan

In South Sudan the peak fire season typically occurs in December. There were 33216 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In South Sudan Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in South Sudan

From 2001 to 2025, South Sudan lost 151kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In South Sudan from 2001 to 2025, 151kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In South Sudan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 93.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. West Equatoria had the most tree cover loss at 61.6kha compared to an average of 15.1 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan experienced a net change of 280.9 kha (1.05%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan gained 1082.9 kha of tree cover equal to 0.83% of the global total.

In South Sudan there have been 33,216 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 58,808.

In South Sudan the peak fire season typically occurs in December. There were 33216 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 South Sudan experienced a total of 574,106 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in South Sudan

From 2001 to 2025, South Sudan lost 151kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In South Sudan from 2001 to 2025, 151kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In South Sudan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 93.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. West Equatoria had the most tree cover loss at 61.6kha compared to an average of 15.1 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan experienced a net change of 280.9 kha (1.05%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, South Sudan gained 1082.9 kha of tree cover equal to 0.83% of the global total.

In South Sudan there have been 33,216 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2015, with 58,808.

In South Sudan the peak fire season typically occurs in December. There were 33216 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 South Sudan experienced a total of 574,106 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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