Kuwait vs Netherlands: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Kuwait
1,273 tonnes
in 2026
Netherlands
1,111 tonnes
in 2026
Kuwait rank
117th
Netherlands rank
119th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Kuwait
- Netherlands
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 1,273 tonnes against 1,111 tonnes in Netherlands, a difference of 162 tonnes.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Kuwait ahead.
Kuwait ranks 117th and Netherlands ranks 119th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kuwait averaged higher in 2 and Netherlands in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,650 tonnes | 639.83 tonnes | 2,010 tonnes | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 1,004 tonnes | 634.16 tonnes | 370.07 tonnes | Kuwait |
| 2020s | 903.19 tonnes | 1,006 tonnes | 102.48 tonnes | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Kuwait or Netherlands?
- Kuwait, at 1,273 tonnes against 1,111 tonnes in Netherlands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Kuwait and Netherlands?
- 162 tonnes, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Netherlands?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Kuwait and Netherlands rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Kuwait ranks 117th and Netherlands ranks 119th 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.