South Korea vs Somalia: Annual area burnt by wildfires
South Korea
3,045
in 2026
Somalia
2,608
in 2026
South Korea rank
132nd
Somalia rank
133rd
Annual area burnt by wildfires over time
- South Korea
- Somalia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 3,045 against 2,608 in Somalia, a difference of 437.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Somalia ahead.
South Korea ranks 132nd and Somalia ranks 133rd of 248 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Somalia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,246 | 35,401 | 30,155 | Somalia |
| 2020s | 17,580 | 11,716 | 5,865 | 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 Somalia?
- South Korea, at 3,045 against 2,608 in Somalia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual area burnt by wildfires between South Korea and Somalia?
- 437, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Somalia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Somalia rank globally for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- South Korea ranks 132nd and Somalia ranks 133rd 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.