Average area burnt per wildfire in South Korea
South Korea: Average area burnt per wildfire was 221.58 hectares in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Average area burnt per wildfire in South Korea, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 221.58 hectares for average area burnt per wildfire in 2026.
That represents a change of down 83.5% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in South Korea peaked at 1,342 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48 hectares, in 2024.
South Korea ranks 110th of 181 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 | 321.71 hectares | 235.81 hectares | 408.71 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 495.19 hectares | 48 hectares | 1,342 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in South Korea?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in South Korea was 221.58 hectares in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,342 hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 48 hectares in 2024.
- How does South Korea rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- South Korea ranks 110th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. 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 Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.