Chad vs Mali: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Chad
54,476 tonnes
in 2026
Mali
53,765 tonnes
in 2026
Chad rank
36th
Mali rank
37th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Chad
- Mali
How they compare
Chad currently reports 54,476 tonnes against 53,765 tonnes in Mali, a difference of 711 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Chad has been ahead every year.
Chad ranks 36th and Mali ranks 37th of 248 countries.
Chad has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Mali | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 251,925 tonnes | 125,192 tonnes | 126,733 tonnes | Chad |
| 2010s | 177,212 tonnes | 94,915 tonnes | 82,297 tonnes | Chad |
| 2020s | 108,392 tonnes | 82,372 tonnes | 26,020 tonnes | Chad |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Chad or Mali?
- Chad, at 54,476 tonnes against 53,765 tonnes in Mali as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Chad and Mali?
- 711 tonnes, with Chad ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Mali?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Chad and Mali rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Chad ranks 36th and Mali ranks 37th 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.