Guyana vs United Kingdom: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Guyana
6,025 tonnes
in 2026
United Kingdom
8,743 tonnes
in 2026
Guyana rank
85th
United Kingdom rank
82nd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Guyana
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 8,743 tonnes against 6,025 tonnes in Guyana, a difference of 2,718 tonnes.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.5 times Guyana's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Guyana ahead.
Guyana ranks 85th and United Kingdom ranks 82nd of 248 countries.
Guyana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guyana | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,320 tonnes | 2,631 tonnes | 6,688 tonnes | Guyana |
| 2010s | 9,366 tonnes | 2,234 tonnes | 7,133 tonnes | Guyana |
| 2020s | 10,656 tonnes | 3,625 tonnes | 7,031 tonnes | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Guyana or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 8,743 tonnes against 6,025 tonnes in Guyana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Guyana and United Kingdom?
- 2,718 tonnes, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guyana and United Kingdom?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Guyana and United Kingdom rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Guyana ranks 85th and United Kingdom ranks 82nd 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.