Ghana vs Peru: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Ghana
68,896 tonnes
in 2026
Peru
67,833 tonnes
in 2026
Ghana rank
34th
Peru rank
35th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Ghana
- Peru
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 68,896 tonnes against 67,833 tonnes in Peru, a difference of 1,063 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 34th and Peru ranks 35th of 248 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 219,688 tonnes | 90,879 tonnes | 128,809 tonnes | Ghana |
| 2010s | 182,778 tonnes | 88,822 tonnes | 93,956 tonnes | Ghana |
| 2020s | 118,336 tonnes | 90,095 tonnes | 28,241 tonnes | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Ghana or Peru?
- Ghana, at 68,896 tonnes against 67,833 tonnes in Peru as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Ghana and Peru?
- 1,063 tonnes, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Peru?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Ghana and Peru rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Ghana ranks 34th and Peru ranks 35th 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.