India vs Zambia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
India
239,290
in 2026
Zambia
198,256
in 2026
India rank
14th
Zambia rank
16th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- India
- Zambia
How they compare
India currently reports 239,290 against 198,256 in Zambia, a difference of 41,034.
That makes India's figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Zambia ahead.
India ranks 14th and Zambia ranks 16th of 248 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 437,483 | 708,395 | 270,912 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 356,580 | 688,632 | 332,052 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 274,315 | 448,798 | 174,483 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, India or Zambia?
- India, at 239,290 against 198,256 in Zambia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between India and Zambia?
- 41,034, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Zambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do India and Zambia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- India ranks 14th and Zambia ranks 16th 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.