Bolivia vs Colombia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Bolivia
147,562 tonnes
in 2026
Colombia
148,210 tonnes
in 2026
Bolivia rank
22nd
Colombia rank
21st
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Bolivia
- Colombia
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 148,210 tonnes against 147,562 tonnes in Bolivia, a difference of 648 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Bolivia ahead.
Bolivia ranks 22nd and Colombia ranks 21st of 248 countries.
Bolivia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 451,639 tonnes | 180,606 tonnes | 271,034 tonnes | Bolivia |
| 2010s | 374,058 tonnes | 144,305 tonnes | 229,753 tonnes | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 559,154 tonnes | 145,184 tonnes | 413,970 tonnes | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Bolivia or Colombia?
- Colombia, at 148,210 tonnes against 147,562 tonnes in Bolivia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Bolivia and Colombia?
- 648 tonnes, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Colombia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Bolivia and Colombia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Bolivia ranks 22nd and Colombia ranks 21st 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.