British Virgin Islands vs Hong Kong: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
British Virgin Islands
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong
2.16 tonnes
in 2026
British Virgin Islands rank
187th
Hong Kong rank
184th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in British Virgin Islands, a difference of 2.16 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Hong Kong ahead.
British Virgin Islands ranks 187th and Hong Kong ranks 184th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, British Virgin Islands averaged higher in 1 and Hong Kong in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 1,105 tonnes | 1,105 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 86.81 tonnes | 820.14 tonnes | 733.33 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 622.14 tonnes | 553.2 tonnes | 68.94 tonnes | British Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, British Virgin Islands or Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong, at 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in British Virgin Islands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong?
- 2.16 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 187th and Hong Kong ranks 184th 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 28 August 2026.