Finland vs South Korea: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Finland
239.11
in 2024
South Korea
297.16
in 2024
Finland rank
74th
South Korea rank
71st
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Finland
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 297.16 against 239.11 in Finland, a difference of 58.05.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Korea ahead.
Finland ranks 74th and South Korea ranks 71st of 152 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 468.38 | 601.05 | 132.67 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 255.02 | 305.47 | 50.44 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 234.15 | 1,846 | 1,612 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Finland or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 297.16 against 239.11 in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Finland and South Korea?
- 58.05, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Finland and South Korea rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Finland ranks 74th and South Korea ranks 71st of 152 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.