Laos vs Mozambique: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Laos
280,260 tonnes
in 2026
Mozambique
298,268 tonnes
in 2026
Laos rank
13th
Mozambique rank
12th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Laos
- Mozambique
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 298,268 tonnes against 280,260 tonnes in Laos, a difference of 18,008 tonnes.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Laos's.
The two have swapped places 16 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mozambique ahead.
Laos ranks 13th and Mozambique ranks 12th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 2 and Mozambique in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 520,742 tonnes | 522,111 tonnes | 1,369 tonnes | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 540,541 tonnes | 513,486 tonnes | 27,055 tonnes | Laos |
| 2020s | 396,582 tonnes | 335,966 tonnes | 60,616 tonnes | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Laos or Mozambique?
- Mozambique, at 298,268 tonnes against 280,260 tonnes in Laos as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Laos and Mozambique?
- 18,008 tonnes, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Mozambique?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Laos and Mozambique rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Laos ranks 13th and Mozambique ranks 12th 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.