Colombia vs Tanzania: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Colombia
148,210 tonnes
in 2026
Tanzania
176,383 tonnes
in 2026
Colombia rank
21st
Tanzania rank
19th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Colombia
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 176,383 tonnes against 148,210 tonnes in Colombia, a difference of 28,173 tonnes.
That makes Tanzania's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 21st and Tanzania ranks 19th of 248 countries.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 180,606 tonnes | 390,889 tonnes | 210,284 tonnes | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 144,305 tonnes | 320,378 tonnes | 176,073 tonnes | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 145,184 tonnes | 229,292 tonnes | 84,108 tonnes | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Colombia or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 176,383 tonnes against 148,210 tonnes in Colombia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Colombia and Tanzania?
- 28,173 tonnes, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Tanzania?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and Tanzania rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Colombia ranks 21st and Tanzania ranks 19th 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.