Hong Kong vs Montserrat: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Hong Kong
2.16 tonnes
in 2026
Montserrat
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
184th
Montserrat rank
187th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Hong Kong
- Montserrat
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Montserrat, a difference of 2.16 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Montserrat ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 184th and Montserrat ranks 187th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 2 and Montserrat in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Montserrat | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,105 tonnes | 9,736 tonnes | 8,631 tonnes | Montserrat |
| 2010s | 820.14 tonnes | 700.97 tonnes | 119.17 tonnes | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 553.2 tonnes | 40.24 tonnes | 512.96 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 Montserrat?
- Hong Kong, at 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Montserrat as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Hong Kong and Montserrat?
- 2.16 tonnes, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Montserrat?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong and Montserrat rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hong Kong ranks 184th and Montserrat ranks 187th 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.