Algeria vs Namibia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Algeria
31,762 tonnes
in 2026
Namibia
33,427 tonnes
in 2026
Algeria rank
54th
Namibia rank
52nd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Algeria
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 33,427 tonnes against 31,762 tonnes in Algeria, a difference of 1,665 tonnes.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times Algeria's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 54th and Namibia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,870 tonnes | 79,742 tonnes | 48,872 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2010s | 23,417 tonnes | 97,027 tonnes | 73,610 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2020s | 19,665 tonnes | 48,203 tonnes | 28,539 tonnes | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Algeria or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 33,427 tonnes against 31,762 tonnes in Algeria as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Algeria and Namibia?
- 1,665 tonnes, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Namibia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Algeria and Namibia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Algeria ranks 54th and Namibia ranks 52nd 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.