Germany vs South Korea: Tree cover loss from wildfires
Germany
275.82
in 2024
South Korea
297.16
in 2024
Germany rank
72nd
South Korea rank
71st
Tree cover loss from wildfires over time
- Germany
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 297.16 against 275.82 in Germany, a difference of 21.34.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 72nd 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 | Germany | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.45 | 601.05 | 558.61 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 160.81 | 305.47 | 144.66 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 354.98 | 1,846 | 1,491 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss from wildfires, Germany or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 297.16 against 275.82 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss from wildfires between Germany and South Korea?
- 21.34, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 72nd 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.