Kenya vs Saudi Arabia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Kenya
6,595
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
8,102
in 2026
Kenya rank
80th
Saudi Arabia rank
77th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 8,102 against 6,595 in Kenya, a difference of 1,507.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Kenya ahead.
Kenya ranks 80th and Saudi Arabia ranks 77th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,927 | 6,799 | 16,128 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 17,492 | 35,129 | 17,637 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 13,040 | 55,665 | 42,626 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Kenya or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 8,102 against 6,595 in Kenya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Kenya and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,507, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Kenya and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Kenya ranks 80th and Saudi Arabia ranks 77th 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.