Benin vs Gabon: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Benin
12,960 tonnes
in 2026
Gabon
12,628 tonnes
in 2026
Benin rank
60th
Gabon rank
61st
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Benin
- Gabon
How they compare
Benin currently reports 12,960 tonnes against 12,628 tonnes in Gabon, a difference of 332 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 60th and Gabon ranks 61st of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,076 tonnes | 13,401 tonnes | 66,675 tonnes | Benin |
| 2010s | 47,262 tonnes | 13,196 tonnes | 34,065 tonnes | Benin |
| 2020s | 23,952 tonnes | 11,368 tonnes | 12,584 tonnes | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Benin or Gabon?
- Benin, at 12,960 tonnes against 12,628 tonnes in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Benin and Gabon?
- 332 tonnes, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gabon?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Gabon rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Benin ranks 60th and Gabon ranks 61st 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.