Kenya vs Libya: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Kenya
6,595 tonnes
in 2026
Libya
6,189 tonnes
in 2026
Kenya rank
80th
Libya rank
82nd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Kenya
- Libya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 6,595 tonnes against 6,189 tonnes in Libya, a difference of 406 tonnes.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.1 times Libya's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.
Kenya ranks 80th and Libya ranks 82nd of 248 countries.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,927 tonnes | 7,255 tonnes | 15,672 tonnes | Kenya |
| 2010s | 17,492 tonnes | 6,968 tonnes | 10,524 tonnes | Kenya |
| 2020s | 13,040 tonnes | 8,384 tonnes | 4,655 tonnes | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Kenya or Libya?
- Kenya, at 6,595 tonnes against 6,189 tonnes in Libya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Kenya and Libya?
- 406 tonnes, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Libya?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Kenya and Libya rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Kenya ranks 80th and Libya ranks 82nd 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.