Jamaica vs Suriname: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Jamaica
1,555 tonnes
in 2026
Suriname
1,275 tonnes
in 2026
Jamaica rank
114th
Suriname rank
116th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Jamaica
- Suriname
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 1,555 tonnes against 1,275 tonnes in Suriname, a difference of 280 tonnes.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times Suriname's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Suriname ahead.
Jamaica ranks 114th and Suriname ranks 116th of 248 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,386 tonnes | 4,192 tonnes | 2,807 tonnes | Suriname |
| 2010s | 1,218 tonnes | 3,573 tonnes | 2,355 tonnes | Suriname |
| 2020s | 920.4 tonnes | 3,808 tonnes | 2,887 tonnes | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Jamaica or Suriname?
- Jamaica, at 1,555 tonnes against 1,275 tonnes in Suriname as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Jamaica and Suriname?
- 280 tonnes, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Suriname?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Jamaica and Suriname rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Jamaica ranks 114th and Suriname ranks 116th 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.