Iran vs Malaysia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Iran
31,429
in 2026
Malaysia
32,011
in 2026
Iran rank
48th
Malaysia rank
47th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iran
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 32,011 against 31,429 in Iran, a difference of 582.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Malaysia ahead.
Iran ranks 48th and Malaysia ranks 47th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,762 | 74,859 | 54,096 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 24,178 | 59,767 | 35,589 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 42,431 | 24,518 | 17,912 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Iran or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 32,011 against 31,429 in Iran as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Iran and Malaysia?
- 582, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Malaysia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Iran ranks 48th and Malaysia ranks 47th 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.