Costa Rica vs Kenya: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Costa Rica
5,686
in 2026
Kenya
6,595
in 2026
Costa Rica rank
83rd
Kenya rank
80th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Costa Rica
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 6,595 against 5,686 in Costa Rica, a difference of 909.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.2 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 83rd and Kenya ranks 80th of 241 countries.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,497 | 22,927 | 18,430 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 4,825 | 17,492 | 12,667 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 3,676 | 13,040 | 9,364 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Costa Rica or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 6,595 against 5,686 in Costa Rica as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Costa Rica and Kenya?
- 909, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Kenya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Costa Rica and Kenya rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Costa Rica ranks 83rd and Kenya ranks 80th of 241 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.