Libya vs United Kingdom: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Libya
6,189 tonnes
in 2026
United Kingdom
6,514 tonnes
in 2026
Libya rank
82nd
United Kingdom rank
81st
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Libya
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 6,514 tonnes against 6,189 tonnes in Libya, a difference of 325 tonnes.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Libya ahead.
Libya ranks 82nd and United Kingdom ranks 81st of 248 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,255 tonnes | 2,631 tonnes | 4,624 tonnes | Libya |
| 2010s | 6,968 tonnes | 2,234 tonnes | 4,734 tonnes | Libya |
| 2020s | 8,384 tonnes | 3,306 tonnes | 5,078 tonnes | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Libya or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 6,514 tonnes against 6,189 tonnes in Libya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Libya and United Kingdom?
- 325 tonnes, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and United Kingdom?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Libya and United Kingdom rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Libya ranks 82nd and United Kingdom ranks 81st of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – 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 07 August 2026.