Iraq vs Malaysia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Iraq
41,639
in 2026
Malaysia
45,900
in 2026
Iraq rank
46th
Malaysia rank
45th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iraq
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 45,900 against 41,639 in Iraq, a difference of 4,261.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Malaysia ahead.
Iraq ranks 46th and Malaysia ranks 45th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,850 | 74,859 | 66,009 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 43,809 | 59,767 | 15,958 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 47,158 | 26,503 | 20,656 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Iraq or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 45,900 against 41,639 in Iraq as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Iraq and Malaysia?
- 4,261, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iraq and Malaysia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Iraq ranks 46th and Malaysia ranks 45th 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.