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
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.