Germany vs Niger: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Germany
3,297 tonnes
in 2026
Niger
3,432 tonnes
in 2026
Germany rank
99th
Niger rank
97th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Germany
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 3,432 tonnes against 3,297 tonnes in Germany, a difference of 135 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 99th and Niger ranks 97th of 248 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,403 tonnes | 4,182 tonnes | 2,779 tonnes | Niger |
| 2010s | 2,053 tonnes | 4,965 tonnes | 2,911 tonnes | Niger |
| 2020s | 2,941 tonnes | 6,467 tonnes | 3,527 tonnes | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Germany or Niger?
- Niger, at 3,432 tonnes against 3,297 tonnes in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Germany and Niger?
- 135 tonnes, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Niger?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Germany and Niger rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 99th and Niger ranks 97th 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.