Annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea
South Korea: Annual area burnt by wildfires was 2,659 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea is 2,659 hectares, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 96.2% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea peaked at 69,761 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48 hectares, in 2024.
South Korea ranks 122nd of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,246 hectares | 1,089 hectares | 8,583 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 17,525 hectares | 48 hectares | 69,761 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea?
- Annual area burnt by wildfires in South Korea was 2,659 hectares in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 69,761 hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual area burnt by wildfires recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 48 hectares in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for annual area burnt by wildfires?
- South Korea ranks 122nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual area burnt by wildfires rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual area burnt by wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Area burnt by wildfires in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.