South Korea vs Poland: Annual area burnt by wildfires
South Korea
3,045
in 2026
Poland
4,404
in 2026
South Korea rank
132nd
Poland rank
131st
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- South Korea
- Poland
How they compare
Poland currently reports 4,404 against 3,045 in South Korea, a difference of 1,359.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.4 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Poland ahead.
South Korea ranks 132nd and Poland ranks 131st of 248 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,246 | 3,940 | 1,306 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 17,580 | 3,436 | 14,144 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual area burnt by wildfires, South Korea or Poland?
- Poland, at 4,404 against 3,045 in South Korea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between South Korea and Poland?
- 1,359, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Poland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Poland rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- South Korea ranks 132nd and Poland ranks 131st of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual area burnt by wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.