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
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.