Mexico vs Mozambique: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Mexico
261,070 tonnes
in 2026
Mozambique
298,268 tonnes
in 2026
Mexico rank
14th
Mozambique rank
12th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Mexico
- Mozambique
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 298,268 tonnes against 261,070 tonnes in Mexico, a difference of 37,198 tonnes.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mozambique ahead.
Mexico ranks 14th and Mozambique ranks 12th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and Mozambique in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 363,059 tonnes | 522,111 tonnes | 159,052 tonnes | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 385,735 tonnes | 513,486 tonnes | 127,751 tonnes | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 389,349 tonnes | 335,966 tonnes | 53,383 tonnes | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Mexico or Mozambique?
- Mozambique, at 298,268 tonnes against 261,070 tonnes in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Mexico and Mozambique?
- 37,198 tonnes, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Mozambique?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mexico and Mozambique rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mexico ranks 14th and Mozambique ranks 12th 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.
Individual pages
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.