Benin vs Uzbekistan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Benin
12,982 tonnes
in 2026
Uzbekistan
12,315 tonnes
in 2026
Benin rank
68th
Uzbekistan rank
70th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Benin
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
Benin currently reports 12,982 tonnes against 12,315 tonnes in Uzbekistan, a difference of 667 tonnes.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Uzbekistan's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 68th and Uzbekistan ranks 70th of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,076 tonnes | 7,019 tonnes | 73,058 tonnes | Benin |
| 2010s | 47,262 tonnes | 6,171 tonnes | 41,091 tonnes | Benin |
| 2020s | 23,955 tonnes | 8,596 tonnes | 15,360 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 Uzbekistan?
- Benin, at 12,982 tonnes against 12,315 tonnes in Uzbekistan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Benin and Uzbekistan?
- 667 tonnes, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Uzbekistan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Uzbekistan rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Benin ranks 68th and Uzbekistan ranks 70th 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.