Laos vs Mexico: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Laos
280,400
in 2026
Mexico
264,221
in 2026
Laos rank
13th
Mexico rank
14th
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires over time
- Laos
- Mexico
How they compare
Laos currently reports 280,400 against 264,221 in Mexico, a difference of 16,179.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mexico ahead.
Laos ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 14th of 248 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 520,742 | 363,059 | 157,683 | Laos |
| 2010s | 540,541 | 385,735 | 154,806 | Laos |
| 2020s | 396,602 | 389,799 | 6,803 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm25 emissions from wildfires, Laos or Mexico?
- Laos, at 280,400 against 264,221 in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm25 emissions from wildfires between Laos and Mexico?
- 16,179, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Laos and Mexico rank globally for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Laos ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 14th 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.