Iceland vs Western Sahara: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iceland
0 tonnes
in 2026
Western Sahara
0 tonnes
in 2026
Iceland rank
187th
Western Sahara rank
187th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iceland
- Western Sahara
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 0 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Western Sahara, a difference of 0 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Western Sahara ahead.
Iceland ranks 187th and Western Sahara ranks 187th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Western Sahara in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Western Sahara | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.11 tonnes | 6.21 tonnes | 13.9 tonnes | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 1.66 tonnes | 1.66 tonnes | Western Sahara |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 5.87 tonnes | 5.87 tonnes | Western Sahara |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iceland or Western Sahara?
- Iceland, at 0 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Western Sahara as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iceland and Western Sahara?
- 0 tonnes, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Western Sahara?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iceland and Western Sahara rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iceland ranks 187th and Western Sahara 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.