Burundi vs Rwanda: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Burundi
1,388 tonnes
in 2026
Rwanda
1,293 tonnes
in 2026
Burundi rank
102nd
Rwanda rank
103rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Burundi
- Rwanda
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 1,388 tonnes against 1,293 tonnes in Rwanda, a difference of 95 tonnes.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.
Burundi ranks 102nd and Rwanda ranks 103rd of 248 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,268 tonnes | 1,078 tonnes | 2,190 tonnes | Burundi |
| 2010s | 2,477 tonnes | 1,389 tonnes | 1,087 tonnes | Burundi |
| 2020s | 1,806 tonnes | 965.68 tonnes | 840.04 tonnes | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Burundi or Rwanda?
- Burundi, at 1,388 tonnes against 1,293 tonnes in Rwanda as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Burundi and Rwanda?
- 95 tonnes, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Burundi and Rwanda rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Burundi ranks 102nd and Rwanda ranks 103rd 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 07 August 2026.