South Korea vs Nicaragua: Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis
South Korea
97,562
in 2025
Nicaragua
99,666
in 2025
South Korea rank
69th
Nicaragua rank
67th
Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis over time
- South Korea
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 99,666 against 97,562 in South Korea, a difference of 2,104.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 69th and Nicaragua ranks 67th of 225 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,193 | 186,327 | 180,134 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 5,542 | 191,083 | 185,540 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 21,527 | 258,660 | 237,133 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires gwis, South Korea or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 99,666 against 97,562 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires gwis between South Korea and Nicaragua?
- 2,104, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Nicaragua?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Nicaragua rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires gwis?
- South Korea ranks 69th and Nicaragua ranks 67th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires gwis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.