Gabon vs Nicaragua: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Gabon
17,932 tonnes
in 2026
Nicaragua
21,424 tonnes
in 2026
Gabon rank
62nd
Nicaragua rank
60th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Gabon
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 21,424 tonnes against 17,932 tonnes in Gabon, a difference of 3,492 tonnes.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.2 times Gabon's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Gabon ranks 62nd and Nicaragua ranks 60th of 248 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,401 tonnes | 25,464 tonnes | 12,063 tonnes | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 13,196 tonnes | 23,299 tonnes | 10,103 tonnes | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 12,126 tonnes | 25,384 tonnes | 13,258 tonnes | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Gabon or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 21,424 tonnes against 17,932 tonnes in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Gabon and Nicaragua?
- 3,492 tonnes, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Nicaragua?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Gabon and Nicaragua rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Gabon ranks 62nd and Nicaragua ranks 60th 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.