Jamaica vs Oman: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Jamaica
1,555 tonnes
in 2026
Oman
1,602 tonnes
in 2026
Jamaica rank
114th
Oman rank
112th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Jamaica
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 1,602 tonnes against 1,555 tonnes in Jamaica, a difference of 47 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Oman ahead.
Jamaica ranks 114th and Oman ranks 112th of 248 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,386 tonnes | 2,450 tonnes | 1,065 tonnes | Oman |
| 2010s | 1,218 tonnes | 6,440 tonnes | 5,222 tonnes | Oman |
| 2020s | 920.4 tonnes | 16,138 tonnes | 15,217 tonnes | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Jamaica or Oman?
- Oman, at 1,602 tonnes against 1,555 tonnes in Jamaica as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Jamaica and Oman?
- 47 tonnes, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Oman?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Jamaica and Oman rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Jamaica ranks 114th and Oman ranks 112th 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.