Colombia vs Madagascar: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Colombia
148,210 tonnes
in 2026
Madagascar
139,504 tonnes
in 2026
Colombia rank
21st
Madagascar rank
23rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Colombia
- Madagascar
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 148,210 tonnes against 139,504 tonnes in Madagascar, a difference of 8,706 tonnes.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Madagascar ahead.
Colombia ranks 21st and Madagascar ranks 23rd of 248 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 180,606 tonnes | 305,761 tonnes | 125,155 tonnes | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 144,305 tonnes | 324,989 tonnes | 180,684 tonnes | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 145,184 tonnes | 221,357 tonnes | 76,173 tonnes | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Colombia or Madagascar?
- Colombia, at 148,210 tonnes against 139,504 tonnes in Madagascar as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Colombia and Madagascar?
- 8,706 tonnes, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Madagascar?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and Madagascar rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Colombia ranks 21st and Madagascar ranks 23rd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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.