Albania vs Rwanda: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Albania
751,960 tonnes
in 2026
Rwanda
649,708 tonnes
in 2026
Albania rank
101st
Rwanda rank
104th
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires over time
- Albania
- Rwanda
How they compare
Albania currently reports 751,960 tonnes against 649,708 tonnes in Rwanda, a difference of 102,252 tonnes.
That makes Albania's figure about 1.2 times Rwanda's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Rwanda ahead.
Albania ranks 101st and Rwanda ranks 104th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Albania averaged higher in 2 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 557,191 tonnes | 305,497 tonnes | 251,694 tonnes | Albania |
| 2010s | 342,960 tonnes | 397,006 tonnes | 54,046 tonnes | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 393,934 tonnes | 322,950 tonnes | 70,984 tonnes | Albania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual co₂ emissions from wildfires, Albania or Rwanda?
- Albania, at 751,960 tonnes against 649,708 tonnes in Rwanda as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual co₂ emissions from wildfires between Albania and Rwanda?
- 102,252 tonnes, with Albania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Albania and Rwanda rank globally for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Albania ranks 101st and Rwanda ranks 104th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.