Hong Kong vs Western Sahara: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Hong Kong
600.56 tonnes
in 2026
Western Sahara
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
184th
Western Sahara rank
187th
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires over time
- Hong Kong
- Western Sahara
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 600.56 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Western Sahara, a difference of 600.56 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 184th and Western Sahara ranks 187th 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 | Western Sahara | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 143,532 tonnes | 2,069 tonnes | 141,463 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 103,624 tonnes | 554.43 tonnes | 103,070 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 127,202 tonnes | 1,957 tonnes | 125,245 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 Western Sahara?
- Hong Kong, at 600.56 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Western Sahara as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual co₂ emissions from wildfires between Hong Kong and Western Sahara?
- 600.56 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Western Sahara?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong and Western Sahara rank globally for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Hong Kong ranks 184th and Western Sahara ranks 187th 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 28 August 2026.