Iran, Islamic Rep. vs Spain: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iran, Islamic Rep.
31,429 tonnes
in 2026
Spain
30,075 tonnes
in 2026
Iran, Islamic Rep. rank
48th
Spain rank
49th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iran, Islamic Rep.
- Spain
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Rep. currently reports 31,429 tonnes against 30,075 tonnes in Spain, a difference of 1,354 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Spain ahead.
Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks 48th and Spain ranks 49th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Rep. averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Rep. | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,762 tonnes | 23,911 tonnes | 3,149 tonnes | Spain |
| 2010s | 24,178 tonnes | 16,490 tonnes | 7,688 tonnes | Iran, Islamic Rep. |
| 2020s | 42,431 tonnes | 28,961 tonnes | 13,470 tonnes | Iran, Islamic Rep. |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iran, Islamic Rep. or Spain?
- Iran, Islamic Rep., at 31,429 tonnes against 30,075 tonnes in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iran, Islamic Rep. and Spain?
- 1,354 tonnes, with Iran, Islamic Rep. ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Rep. and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran, Islamic Rep. and Spain rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks 48th and Spain ranks 49th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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 07 August 2026.