Chile vs Ukraine: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Chile
29,370 tonnes
in 2026
Ukraine
32,264 tonnes
in 2026
Chile rank
56th
Ukraine rank
53rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Chile
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 32,264 tonnes against 29,370 tonnes in Chile, a difference of 2,894 tonnes.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.1 times Chile's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Chile ahead.
Chile ranks 56th and Ukraine ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,406 tonnes | 40,392 tonnes | 1,986 tonnes | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 48,568 tonnes | 38,324 tonnes | 10,244 tonnes | Chile |
| 2020s | 41,570 tonnes | 30,678 tonnes | 10,892 tonnes | Chile |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Chile or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 32,264 tonnes against 29,370 tonnes in Chile as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Chile and Ukraine?
- 2,894 tonnes, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Chile and Ukraine rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Chile ranks 56th and Ukraine ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β 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 18 September 2026.