Germany vs Japan: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Germany
2,355
in 2026
Japan
2,802
in 2026
Germany rank
95th
Japan rank
93rd
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Germany
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 2,802 against 2,355 in Germany, a difference of 447.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 95th and Japan ranks 93rd of 248 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,403 | 11,653 | 10,250 | Japan |
| 2010s | 2,053 | 16,884 | 14,830 | Japan |
| 2020s | 2,806 | 15,749 | 12,943 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Germany or Japan?
- Japan, at 2,802 against 2,355 in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Germany and Japan?
- 447, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Germany and Japan rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 95th and Japan ranks 93rd of 248 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.