Guatemala vs Ukraine: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Guatemala
34,080 tonnes
in 2026
Ukraine
32,264 tonnes
in 2026
Guatemala rank
51st
Ukraine rank
53rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Guatemala
- Ukraine
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 34,080 tonnes against 32,264 tonnes in Ukraine, a difference of 1,816 tonnes.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 51st and Ukraine ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96,093 tonnes | 40,392 tonnes | 55,700 tonnes | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 51,456 tonnes | 38,324 tonnes | 13,132 tonnes | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 39,776 tonnes | 30,678 tonnes | 9,099 tonnes | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Guatemala or Ukraine?
- Guatemala, at 34,080 tonnes against 32,264 tonnes in Ukraine as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Guatemala and Ukraine?
- 1,816 tonnes, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Guatemala and Ukraine rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Guatemala ranks 51st and Ukraine ranks 53rd 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.