Gibraltar vs Hong Kong: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Gibraltar
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong
2.16 tonnes
in 2026
Gibraltar rank
187th
Hong Kong rank
184th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Gibraltar
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Gibraltar, a difference of 2.16 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Gibraltar ranks 187th and Hong Kong ranks 184th of 248 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gibraltar | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.14 tonnes | 1,105 tonnes | 1,098 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 16.4 tonnes | 820.14 tonnes | 803.74 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 13.04 tonnes | 553.2 tonnes | 540.16 tonnes | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Gibraltar or Hong Kong?
- Hong Kong, at 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Gibraltar as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Gibraltar and Hong Kong?
- 2.16 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gibraltar and Hong Kong?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Gibraltar and Hong Kong rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Gibraltar ranks 187th and Hong Kong ranks 184th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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.