Liberia vs Zimbabwe: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Liberia
49,433 tonnes
in 2026
Zimbabwe
48,794 tonnes
in 2026
Liberia rank
42nd
Zimbabwe rank
43rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Liberia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 49,433 tonnes against 48,794 tonnes in Zimbabwe, a difference of 639 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Liberia ranks 42nd and Zimbabwe ranks 43rd of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Liberia averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62,606 tonnes | 104,788 tonnes | 42,182 tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 77,951 tonnes | 98,819 tonnes | 20,868 tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 69,524 tonnes | 56,111 tonnes | 13,413 tonnes | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Liberia or Zimbabwe?
- Liberia, at 49,433 tonnes against 48,794 tonnes in Zimbabwe as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Liberia and Zimbabwe?
- 639 tonnes, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Zimbabwe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Liberia and Zimbabwe rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Liberia ranks 42nd and Zimbabwe ranks 43rd 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.