Malaysia vs Zimbabwe: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Malaysia
44,644 tonnes
in 2026
Zimbabwe
48,794 tonnes
in 2026
Malaysia rank
45th
Zimbabwe rank
43rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Malaysia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 48,794 tonnes against 44,644 tonnes in Malaysia, a difference of 4,150 tonnes.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Malaysia ranks 45th and Zimbabwe ranks 43rd of 248 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74,859 tonnes | 104,788 tonnes | 29,929 tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 59,767 tonnes | 98,819 tonnes | 39,052 tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 26,323 tonnes | 56,111 tonnes | 29,788 tonnes | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Malaysia or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 48,794 tonnes against 44,644 tonnes in Malaysia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Malaysia and Zimbabwe?
- 4,150 tonnes, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Zimbabwe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Malaysia and Zimbabwe rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 45th 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.