Belize vs Libya: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Belize
7,374 tonnes
in 2026
Libya
6,381 tonnes
in 2026
Belize rank
83rd
Libya rank
84th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Belize
- Libya
How they compare
Belize currently reports 7,374 tonnes against 6,381 tonnes in Libya, a difference of 993 tonnes.
That makes Belize's figure about 1.2 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Belize ahead.
Belize ranks 83rd and Libya ranks 84th of 248 countries.
Belize has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belize | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,645 tonnes | 7,255 tonnes | 1,391 tonnes | Belize |
| 2010s | 10,875 tonnes | 6,968 tonnes | 3,907 tonnes | Belize |
| 2020s | 11,183 tonnes | 8,412 tonnes | 2,772 tonnes | Belize |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Belize or Libya?
- Belize, at 7,374 tonnes against 6,381 tonnes in Libya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Belize and Libya?
- 993 tonnes, with Belize ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Libya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Belize and Libya rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Belize ranks 83rd and Libya ranks 84th 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.