Iran vs Ukraine: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iran
34,357 tonnes
in 2026
Ukraine
32,264 tonnes
in 2026
Iran rank
50th
Ukraine rank
53rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iran
- Ukraine
How they compare
Iran currently reports 34,357 tonnes against 32,264 tonnes in Ukraine, a difference of 2,093 tonnes.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 50th and Ukraine ranks 53rd of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,762 tonnes | 40,392 tonnes | 19,630 tonnes | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 24,178 tonnes | 38,324 tonnes | 14,145 tonnes | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 42,849 tonnes | 30,678 tonnes | 12,172 tonnes | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iran or Ukraine?
- Iran, at 34,357 tonnes against 32,264 tonnes in Ukraine as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iran and Ukraine?
- 2,093 tonnes, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Ukraine rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iran ranks 50th and Ukraine ranks 53rd 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.