Benin vs Kenya: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Benin
12,982 tonnes
in 2026
Kenya
12,790 tonnes
in 2026
Benin rank
68th
Kenya rank
69th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Benin
- Kenya
How they compare
Benin currently reports 12,982 tonnes against 12,790 tonnes in Kenya, a difference of 192 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 68th and Kenya ranks 69th of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,076 tonnes | 22,927 tonnes | 57,149 tonnes | Benin |
| 2010s | 47,262 tonnes | 17,492 tonnes | 29,770 tonnes | Benin |
| 2020s | 23,955 tonnes | 13,925 tonnes | 10,031 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 Kenya?
- Benin, at 12,982 tonnes against 12,790 tonnes in Kenya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Benin and Kenya?
- 192 tonnes, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Kenya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Kenya rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Benin ranks 68th and Kenya ranks 69th 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.