Hong Kong, China vs Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Hong Kong, China
2.16 tonnes
in 2026
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
0 tonnes
in 2026
Hong Kong, China rank
184th
Svalbard and Jan Mayen rank
187th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Svalbard and Jan Mayen, a difference of 2.16 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Hong Kong, China has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong, China ranks 184th and Svalbard and Jan Mayen ranks 187th of 248 countries.
Hong Kong, China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Svalbard and Jan Mayen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,105 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,105 tonnes | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 820.14 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 820.14 tonnes | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 553.2 tonnes | 20.74 tonnes | 532.46 tonnes | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Hong Kong, China or Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- Hong Kong, China, at 2.16 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Svalbard and Jan Mayen as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Hong Kong, China and Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- 2.16 tonnes, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Svalbard and Jan Mayen rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 184th and Svalbard and Jan Mayen 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 28 August 2026.