Congo vs Ethiopia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Congo
128,358 tonnes
in 2026
Ethiopia
126,718 tonnes
in 2026
Congo rank
25th
Ethiopia rank
26th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Congo
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 128,358 tonnes against 126,718 tonnes in Ethiopia, a difference of 1,640 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Congo ranks 25th and Ethiopia ranks 26th of 248 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88,737 tonnes | 231,530 tonnes | 142,793 tonnes | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 94,222 tonnes | 193,980 tonnes | 99,758 tonnes | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 90,905 tonnes | 131,443 tonnes | 40,538 tonnes | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Congo or Ethiopia?
- Congo, at 128,358 tonnes against 126,718 tonnes in Ethiopia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Congo and Ethiopia?
- 1,640 tonnes, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ethiopia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Congo ranks 25th and Ethiopia ranks 26th 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.