Iran vs Philippines: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iran
34,357 tonnes
in 2026
Philippines
38,622 tonnes
in 2026
Iran rank
50th
Philippines rank
49th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iran
- Philippines
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 38,622 tonnes against 34,357 tonnes in Iran, a difference of 4,265 tonnes.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Philippines ahead.
Iran ranks 50th and Philippines ranks 49th of 248 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,762 tonnes | 39,455 tonnes | 18,692 tonnes | Philippines |
| 2010s | 24,178 tonnes | 44,992 tonnes | 20,814 tonnes | Philippines |
| 2020s | 42,849 tonnes | 47,908 tonnes | 5,059 tonnes | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iran or Philippines?
- Philippines, at 38,622 tonnes against 34,357 tonnes in Iran as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iran and Philippines?
- 4,265 tonnes, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Philippines?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Philippines rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iran ranks 50th and Philippines ranks 49th 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.