Malaysia vs Senegal: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Malaysia
44,644 tonnes
in 2026
Senegal
41,344 tonnes
in 2026
Malaysia rank
45th
Senegal rank
46th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Malaysia
- Senegal
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 44,644 tonnes against 41,344 tonnes in Senegal, a difference of 3,300 tonnes.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Senegal's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 45th and Senegal ranks 46th of 248 countries.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74,859 tonnes | 75,246 tonnes | 387.73 tonnes | Senegal |
| 2010s | 59,767 tonnes | 66,035 tonnes | 6,268 tonnes | Senegal |
| 2020s | 26,323 tonnes | 59,060 tonnes | 32,736 tonnes | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Malaysia or Senegal?
- Malaysia, at 44,644 tonnes against 41,344 tonnes in Senegal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Malaysia and Senegal?
- 3,300 tonnes, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Senegal?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Malaysia and Senegal rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 45th and Senegal ranks 46th 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.