Chile vs Malaysia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires

Chile
28,754
in 2026
Malaysia
32,011
in 2026
Chile rank
50th
Malaysia rank
47th

Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time

  • Chile
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 32,011 against 28,754 in Chile, a difference of 3,257.

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

The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Malaysia ahead.

Chile ranks 50th and Malaysia ranks 47th of 248 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 38,406 74,859 36,453 Malaysia
2010s 48,568 59,767 11,199 Malaysia
2020s 41,482 24,518 16,964 Chile

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Chile or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 32,011 against 28,754 in Chile as of 2026.
What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Chile and Malaysia?
3,257, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Malaysia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
How do Chile and Malaysia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
Chile ranks 50th and Malaysia ranks 47th 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