India vs Mexico: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
India
239,290 tonnes
in 2026
Mexico
246,831 tonnes
in 2026
India rank
14th
Mexico rank
12th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- India
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 246,831 tonnes against 239,290 tonnes in India, a difference of 7,541 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mexico ahead.
India ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 12th 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 tonnes | 363,059 tonnes | 74,424 tonnes | India |
| 2010s | 356,580 tonnes | 385,735 tonnes | 29,155 tonnes | Mexico |
| 2020s | 274,315 tonnes | 387,315 tonnes | 113,000 tonnes | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, India or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 246,831 tonnes against 239,290 tonnes in India as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between India and Mexico?
- 7,541 tonnes, 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- India ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 12th 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.