Albania vs Germany: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Albania
3,221 tonnes
in 2026
Germany
3,297 tonnes
in 2026
Albania rank
100th
Germany rank
99th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Albania
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 3,297 tonnes against 3,221 tonnes in Albania, a difference of 76 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Germany ahead.
Albania ranks 100th and Germany ranks 99th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Albania averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,358 tonnes | 1,403 tonnes | 954.98 tonnes | Albania |
| 2010s | 1,577 tonnes | 2,053 tonnes | 476.54 tonnes | Germany |
| 2020s | 1,771 tonnes | 2,941 tonnes | 1,170 tonnes | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Albania or Germany?
- Germany, at 3,297 tonnes against 3,221 tonnes in Albania as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Albania and Germany?
- 76 tonnes, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and Germany?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Albania and Germany rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Albania ranks 100th and Germany ranks 99th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Annual PM2.5 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
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.