Georgia vs Vanuatu: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Georgia
678.05 tonnes
in 2026
Vanuatu
520.89 tonnes
in 2026
Georgia rank
133rd
Vanuatu rank
136th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Georgia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Georgia currently reports 678.05 tonnes against 520.89 tonnes in Vanuatu, a difference of 157.16 tonnes.
That makes Georgia's figure about 1.3 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Vanuatu ahead.
Georgia ranks 133rd and Vanuatu ranks 136th of 248 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,657 tonnes | 10,065 tonnes | 8,408 tonnes | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 1,630 tonnes | 23,415 tonnes | 21,785 tonnes | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 1,540 tonnes | 3,854 tonnes | 2,314 tonnes | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Georgia or Vanuatu?
- Georgia, at 678.05 tonnes against 520.89 tonnes in Vanuatu as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Georgia and Vanuatu?
- 157.16 tonnes, with Georgia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Vanuatu?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Georgia and Vanuatu rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Georgia ranks 133rd and Vanuatu ranks 136th 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.