Hong Kong vs Kiribati: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Hong Kong
2.16 tonnes
in 2026
Kiribati
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
184th
Kiribati rank
187th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Hong Kong
- Kiribati
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Kiribati, a difference of 2.16 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 184th and Kiribati ranks 187th of 248 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Kiribati | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,105 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,105 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 820.14 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 820.14 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 553.2 tonnes | 164.7 tonnes | 388.51 tonnes | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Hong Kong or Kiribati?
- Hong Kong, at 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Kiribati as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Hong Kong and Kiribati?
- 2.16 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Kiribati?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong and Kiribati rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hong Kong ranks 184th and Kiribati ranks 187th 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.