Italy vs Namibia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Italy
8,397 tonnes
in 2026
Namibia
8,550 tonnes
in 2026
Italy rank
76th
Namibia rank
75th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Italy
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 8,550 tonnes against 8,397 tonnes in Italy, a difference of 153 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Italy ranks 76th and Namibia ranks 75th of 248 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Italy | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,192 tonnes | 79,742 tonnes | 69,549 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2010s | 9,287 tonnes | 97,027 tonnes | 87,740 tonnes | Namibia |
| 2020s | 10,415 tonnes | 44,650 tonnes | 34,234 tonnes | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Italy or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 8,550 tonnes against 8,397 tonnes in Italy as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Italy and Namibia?
- 153 tonnes, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Namibia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Italy and Namibia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Italy ranks 76th and Namibia ranks 75th 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.