South Korea vs Lesotho: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
South Korea
974.35 tonnes
in 2026
Lesotho
870.24 tonnes
in 2026
South Korea rank
123rd
Lesotho rank
125th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- South Korea
- Lesotho
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 974.35 tonnes against 870.24 tonnes in Lesotho, a difference of 104.11 tonnes.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Lesotho ahead.
South Korea ranks 123rd and Lesotho ranks 125th of 248 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,574 tonnes | 1,593 tonnes | 981.5 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2010s | 3,031 tonnes | 1,354 tonnes | 1,677 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5,040 tonnes | 1,248 tonnes | 3,792 tonnes | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, South Korea or Lesotho?
- South Korea, at 974.35 tonnes against 870.24 tonnes in Lesotho as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between South Korea and Lesotho?
- 104.11 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Lesotho?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Lesotho rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- South Korea ranks 123rd and Lesotho ranks 125th 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.
Individual pages
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.