Bolivia vs Congo: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Bolivia
147,562 tonnes
in 2026
Congo
128,358 tonnes
in 2026
Bolivia rank
22nd
Congo rank
25th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Bolivia
- Congo
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 147,562 tonnes against 128,358 tonnes in Congo, a difference of 19,204 tonnes.
That makes Bolivia's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Bolivia has been ahead every year.
Bolivia ranks 22nd and Congo ranks 25th of 248 countries.
Bolivia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 451,639 tonnes | 88,737 tonnes | 362,903 tonnes | Bolivia |
| 2010s | 374,058 tonnes | 94,222 tonnes | 279,836 tonnes | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 559,154 tonnes | 90,905 tonnes | 468,250 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 Congo?
- Bolivia, at 147,562 tonnes against 128,358 tonnes in Congo as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Bolivia and Congo?
- 19,204 tonnes, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Congo?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Bolivia and Congo rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Bolivia ranks 22nd and Congo ranks 25th 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.