South Korea vs Peru: Average area burnt per wildfire
South Korea
221.58 hectares
in 2026
Peru
220.07 hectares
in 2026
South Korea rank
114th
Peru rank
116th
Average area burnt per wildfire over time
- South Korea
- Peru
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 221.58 hectares against 220.07 hectares in Peru, a difference of 1.51 hectares.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 114th and Peru ranks 116th of 182 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 321.71 hectares | 246.64 hectares | 75.06 hectares | South Korea |
| 2020s | 495.19 hectares | 246.7 hectares | 248.49 hectares | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average area burnt per wildfire, South Korea or Peru?
- South Korea, at 221.58 hectares against 220.07 hectares in Peru as of 2026.
- What is the difference in average area burnt per wildfire between South Korea and Peru?
- 1.51 hectares, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Peru?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Peru rank globally for average area burnt per wildfire?
- South Korea ranks 114th and Peru ranks 116th 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.