China vs Zambia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
China
206,521
in 2026
Zambia
198,256
in 2026
China rank
15th
Zambia rank
16th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- China
- Zambia
How they compare
China currently reports 206,521 against 198,256 in Zambia, a difference of 8,265.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was China ahead.
China ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 16th of 248 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 465,363 | 708,395 | 243,032 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 345,343 | 688,632 | 343,289 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 303,287 | 448,798 | 145,511 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, China or Zambia?
- China, at 206,521 against 198,256 in Zambia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between China and Zambia?
- 8,265, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Zambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do China and Zambia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- China ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 16th 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.