Lesotho vs Morocco: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Lesotho
870.24 tonnes
in 2026
Morocco
853.91 tonnes
in 2026
Lesotho rank
125th
Morocco rank
126th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Lesotho
- Morocco
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 870.24 tonnes against 853.91 tonnes in Morocco, a difference of 16.33 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 125th and Morocco ranks 126th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 2 and Morocco in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Morocco | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,593 tonnes | 1,563 tonnes | 30.02 tonnes | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 1,354 tonnes | 1,195 tonnes | 158.59 tonnes | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 1,248 tonnes | 2,572 tonnes | 1,324 tonnes | Morocco |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Lesotho or Morocco?
- Lesotho, at 870.24 tonnes against 853.91 tonnes in Morocco as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Lesotho and Morocco?
- 16.33 tonnes, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Morocco?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Lesotho and Morocco rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Lesotho ranks 125th and Morocco ranks 126th 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.