Hungary vs Vanuatu: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Hungary
480.41 tonnes
in 2026
Vanuatu
517.68 tonnes
in 2026
Hungary rank
127th
Vanuatu rank
125th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Hungary
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 517.68 tonnes against 480.41 tonnes in Hungary, a difference of 37.27 tonnes.
That makes Vanuatu's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Vanuatu has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 127th and Vanuatu ranks 125th of 248 countries.
Vanuatu has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,390 tonnes | 10,065 tonnes | 8,675 tonnes | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 608.79 tonnes | 23,415 tonnes | 22,806 tonnes | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 415.48 tonnes | 3,854 tonnes | 3,438 tonnes | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Hungary or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 517.68 tonnes against 480.41 tonnes in Hungary as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Hungary and Vanuatu?
- 37.27 tonnes, with Vanuatu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Vanuatu?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Hungary and Vanuatu rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Hungary ranks 127th and Vanuatu ranks 125th 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 07 August 2026.