Iran vs Namibia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iran
34,357 tonnes
in 2026
Namibia
33,427 tonnes
in 2026
Iran rank
50th
Namibia rank
52nd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iran
- Namibia
How they compare
Iran currently reports 34,357 tonnes against 33,427 tonnes in Namibia, a difference of 930 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Namibia ahead.
Iran ranks 50th and Namibia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,762 tonnes | 79,742 tonnes | 58,979 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2010s | 24,178 tonnes | 97,027 tonnes | 72,849 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2020s | 42,849 tonnes | 48,203 tonnes | 5,354 tonnes | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iran or Namibia?
- Iran, at 34,357 tonnes against 33,427 tonnes in Namibia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iran and Namibia?
- 930 tonnes, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Namibia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Namibia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iran ranks 50th and Namibia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) β 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 18 September 2026.