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

Argentina, at 62,598 tonnes against 54,476 tonnes in Chad as of 2026.

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

8,122 tonnes, with Argentina ahead.

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

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 Chad: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires

Argentina

62,598 tonnes

in 2026

Chad

54,476 tonnes

in 2026

Argentina rank

34th

Chad rank

36th

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time

Argentina
Chad

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 62,598 tonnes against 54,476 tonnes in Chad, a difference of 8,122 tonnes.

That makes Argentina's figure about 1.1 times Chad's.

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

Argentina ranks 34th and Chad ranks 36th of 248 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Argentina	Chad	Difference	Ahead
2000s	483,765 tonnes	251,925 tonnes	231,840 tonnes	Argentina
2010s	292,468 tonnes	177,212 tonnes	115,256 tonnes	Argentina
2020s	275,205 tonnes	108,392 tonnes	166,813 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 Chad?: Argentina, at 62,598 tonnes against 54,476 tonnes in Chad as of 2026.
What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Argentina and Chad?: 8,122 tonnes, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Chad?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
How do Argentina and Chad rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?: Argentina ranks 34th and Chad ranks 36th 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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About this data

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: 07 August 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 07 August 2026.