Colombia vs Venezuela: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Colombia
148,210 tonnes
in 2026
Venezuela
206,704 tonnes
in 2026
Colombia rank
21st
Venezuela rank
18th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Colombia
- Venezuela
How they compare
Venezuela currently reports 206,704 tonnes against 148,210 tonnes in Colombia, a difference of 58,494 tonnes.
That makes Venezuela's figure about 1.4 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Venezuela ahead.
Colombia ranks 21st and Venezuela ranks 18th of 248 countries.
Venezuela has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 180,606 tonnes | 201,321 tonnes | 20,716 tonnes | Venezuela |
| 2010s | 144,305 tonnes | 226,777 tonnes | 82,472 tonnes | Venezuela |
| 2020s | 145,184 tonnes | 266,745 tonnes | 121,560 tonnes | Venezuela |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Colombia or Venezuela?
- Venezuela, at 206,704 tonnes against 148,210 tonnes in Colombia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Colombia and Venezuela?
- 58,494 tonnes, with Venezuela ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Venezuela?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and Venezuela rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Colombia ranks 21st and Venezuela ranks 18th 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.