Ireland vs Lesotho: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Ireland
1,047
in 2026
Lesotho
893.1
in 2026
Ireland rank
124th
Lesotho rank
127th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Ireland
- Lesotho
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1,047 against 893.1 in Lesotho, a difference of 153.9.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Lesotho's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Lesotho ahead.
Ireland ranks 124th and Lesotho ranks 127th of 248 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 491.68 | 1,593 | 1,101 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 610.23 | 1,354 | 743.63 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 283.93 | 1,251 | 967.43 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Ireland or Lesotho?
- Ireland, at 1,047 against 893.1 in Lesotho as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Ireland and Lesotho?
- 153.9, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Lesotho?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Lesotho rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Ireland ranks 124th and Lesotho ranks 127th 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.