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
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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.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed