South Korea vs Morocco: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
South Korea
974.35 tonnes
in 2026
Morocco
853.91 tonnes
in 2026
South Korea rank
123rd
Morocco rank
126th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- South Korea
- Morocco
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 974.35 tonnes against 853.91 tonnes in Morocco, a difference of 120.44 tonnes.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Morocco's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 123rd and Morocco ranks 126th 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 | Morocco | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,574 tonnes | 1,563 tonnes | 1,012 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2010s | 3,031 tonnes | 1,195 tonnes | 1,836 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5,040 tonnes | 2,572 tonnes | 2,467 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 Morocco?
- South Korea, at 974.35 tonnes against 853.91 tonnes in Morocco as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between South Korea and Morocco?
- 120.44 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Morocco?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Morocco rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- South Korea ranks 123rd and Morocco ranks 126th 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 18 September 2026.