France vs South Korea: Area burned wildfires by type
France
1,309
in 2025
South Korea
837.17
in 2025
France rank
114th
South Korea rank
117th
Area burned wildfires by type over time
- France
- South Korea
How they compare
France currently reports 1,309 against 837.17 in South Korea, a difference of 471.83.
That makes France's figure about 1.6 times South Korea's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 114th and South Korea ranks 117th of 225 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,416 | 174.41 | 3,241 | France |
| 2010s | 2,029 | 221.1 | 1,807 | France |
| 2020s | 2,057 | 236.12 | 1,821 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher area burned wildfires by type, France or South Korea?
- France, at 1,309 against 837.17 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in area burned wildfires by type between France and South Korea?
- 471.83, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do France and South Korea rank globally for area burned wildfires by type?
- France ranks 114th and South Korea ranks 117th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Area burned wildfires by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.