Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Argentina or Cameroon?

Argentina, at 93,323 tonnes against 90,774 tonnes in Cameroon as of 2026.

What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Argentina and Cameroon?

2,549 tonnes, with Argentina ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Cameroon?

24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.

Where does this data come from?

Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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.

Argentina vs Cameroon: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires

Argentina

93,323 tonnes

in 2026

Cameroon

90,774 tonnes

in 2026

Argentina rank

30th

Cameroon rank

32nd

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time

Argentina
Cameroon

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 93,323 tonnes against 90,774 tonnes in Cameroon, a difference of 2,549 tonnes.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 30th and Cameroon ranks 32nd of 248 countries.

Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Argentina	Cameroon	Difference	Ahead
2000s	483,765 tonnes	233,492 tonnes	250,273 tonnes	Argentina
2010s	292,468 tonnes	159,971 tonnes	132,497 tonnes	Argentina
2020s	279,595 tonnes	140,601 tonnes	138,993 tonnes	Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Argentina or Cameroon?: Argentina, at 93,323 tonnes against 90,774 tonnes in Cameroon as of 2026.
What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Argentina and Cameroon?: 2,549 tonnes, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Cameroon?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
How do Argentina and Cameroon rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?: Argentina ranks 30th and Cameroon ranks 32nd 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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.