Hong Kong vs Luxembourg: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Hong Kong
600.56 tonnes
in 2026
Luxembourg
297.44 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
184th
Luxembourg rank
185th
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires over time
- Hong Kong
- Luxembourg
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 600.56 tonnes against 297.44 tonnes in Luxembourg, a difference of 303.12 tonnes.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 2.0 times Luxembourg's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 184th and Luxembourg ranks 185th of 248 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 143,532 tonnes | 2,115 tonnes | 141,418 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 103,624 tonnes | 4,703 tonnes | 98,922 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 127,202 tonnes | 4,124 tonnes | 123,078 tonnes | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual co₂ emissions from wildfires, Hong Kong or Luxembourg?
- Hong Kong, at 600.56 tonnes against 297.44 tonnes in Luxembourg as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual co₂ emissions from wildfires between Hong Kong and Luxembourg?
- 303.12 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Luxembourg?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong and Luxembourg rank globally for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Hong Kong ranks 184th and Luxembourg ranks 185th 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.