India vs Mexico: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
India
241,165
in 2026
Mexico
264,221
in 2026
India rank
16th
Mexico rank
14th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- India
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 264,221 against 241,165 in India, a difference of 23,056.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times India's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mexico ahead.
India ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 14th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 437,483 | 363,059 | 74,424 | India |
| 2010s | 356,580 | 385,735 | 29,155 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 274,583 | 389,799 | 115,217 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, India or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 264,221 against 241,165 in India as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between India and Mexico?
- 23,056, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do India and Mexico rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- India ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 14th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.