Iraq vs Spain: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Iraq
40,320 tonnes
in 2026
Spain
40,732 tonnes
in 2026
Iraq rank
48th
Spain rank
47th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Iraq
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 40,732 tonnes against 40,320 tonnes in Iraq, a difference of 412 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Spain ahead.
Iraq ranks 48th and Spain ranks 47th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,850 tonnes | 23,911 tonnes | 15,061 tonnes | Spain |
| 2010s | 43,809 tonnes | 16,490 tonnes | 27,319 tonnes | Iraq |
| 2020s | 46,970 tonnes | 30,484 tonnes | 16,486 tonnes | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Iraq or Spain?
- Spain, at 40,732 tonnes against 40,320 tonnes in Iraq as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Iraq and Spain?
- 412 tonnes, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iraq and Spain rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Iraq ranks 48th and Spain ranks 47th 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.