Belize vs Ecuador: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Belize
6,657 tonnes
in 2026
Ecuador
7,012 tonnes
in 2026
Belize rank
79th
Ecuador rank
78th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Belize
- Ecuador
How they compare
Ecuador currently reports 7,012 tonnes against 6,657 tonnes in Belize, a difference of 355 tonnes.
That makes Ecuador's figure about 1.1 times Belize's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Ecuador has been ahead every year.
Belize ranks 79th and Ecuador ranks 78th of 248 countries.
Ecuador has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Ecuador | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,645 tonnes | 31,649 tonnes | 23,004 tonnes | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 10,875 tonnes | 29,691 tonnes | 18,816 tonnes | Ecuador |
| 2020s | 11,081 tonnes | 40,336 tonnes | 29,255 tonnes | Ecuador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Belize or Ecuador?
- Ecuador, at 7,012 tonnes against 6,657 tonnes in Belize as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Belize and Ecuador?
- 355 tonnes, with Ecuador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Ecuador?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Belize and Ecuador rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Belize ranks 79th and Ecuador ranks 78th 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
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.