Hungary vs Norway: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Hungary
592.8 tonnes
in 2026
Norway
696.74 tonnes
in 2026
Hungary rank
135th
Norway rank
132nd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Hungary
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 696.74 tonnes against 592.8 tonnes in Hungary, a difference of 103.94 tonnes.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.2 times Hungary's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 135th and Norway ranks 132nd of 248 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,390 tonnes | 3,040 tonnes | 1,651 tonnes | Norway |
| 2010s | 608.79 tonnes | 700.81 tonnes | 92.02 tonnes | Norway |
| 2020s | 431.54 tonnes | 1,414 tonnes | 982.03 tonnes | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Hungary or Norway?
- Norway, at 696.74 tonnes against 592.8 tonnes in Hungary as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Hungary and Norway?
- 103.94 tonnes, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Norway?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hungary and Norway rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 135th and Norway ranks 132nd 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.