French Guiana vs South Korea: Average area burnt per wildfire
French Guiana
226 hectares
in 2026
South Korea
221.58 hectares
in 2026
French Guiana rank
111th
South Korea rank
114th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- French Guiana
- South Korea
How they compare
French Guiana currently reports 226 hectares against 221.58 hectares in South Korea, a difference of 4.42 hectares.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Korea ahead.
French Guiana ranks 111th and South Korea ranks 114th of 182 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 240.47 hectares | 321.71 hectares | 81.24 hectares | South Korea |
| 2020s | 261.46 hectares | 495.19 hectares | 233.73 hectares | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, French Guiana or South Korea?
- French Guiana, at 226 hectares against 221.58 hectares in South Korea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between French Guiana and South Korea?
- 4.42 hectares, with French Guiana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and South Korea?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do French Guiana and South Korea rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- French Guiana ranks 111th and South Korea ranks 114th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.