Ireland vs Somalia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Ireland
235,558 tonnes
in 2026
Somalia
234,310 tonnes
in 2026
Ireland rank
125th
Somalia rank
126th
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires over time
- Ireland
- Somalia
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 235,558 tonnes against 234,310 tonnes in Somalia, a difference of 1,248 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Somalia ahead.
Ireland ranks 125th and Somalia ranks 126th of 248 countries.
Somalia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97,757 tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | Somalia |
| 2010s | 137,256 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 1.38 million tonnes | Somalia |
| 2020s | 64,179 tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual co₂ emissions from wildfires, Ireland or Somalia?
- Ireland, at 235,558 tonnes against 234,310 tonnes in Somalia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual co₂ emissions from wildfires between Ireland and Somalia?
- 1,248 tonnes, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Somalia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Somalia rank globally for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Ireland ranks 125th and Somalia ranks 126th 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.