Chile vs Iran: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires

Chile
28,754
in 2026
Iran
31,429
in 2026
Chile rank
50th
Iran rank
48th

Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time

  • Chile
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 31,429 against 28,754 in Chile, a difference of 2,675.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Chile's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Chile ahead.

Chile ranks 50th and Iran ranks 48th of 248 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Iran Difference Ahead
2000s 38,406 20,762 17,644 Chile
2010s 48,568 24,178 24,389 Chile
2020s 41,482 42,431 948.89 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Chile or Iran?
Iran, at 31,429 against 28,754 in Chile as of 2026.
What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Chile and Iran?
2,675, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Iran?
24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
How do Chile and Iran rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
Chile ranks 50th and Iran ranks 48th of 248 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Annual pm25 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

Indicator
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed