Mongolia vs Saudi Arabia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Mongolia
11,835 tonnes
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
11,430 tonnes
in 2026
Mongolia rank
74th
Saudi Arabia rank
76th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Mongolia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Mongolia currently reports 11,835 tonnes against 11,430 tonnes in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 405 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mongolia ahead.
Mongolia ranks 74th and Saudi Arabia ranks 76th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mongolia averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 208,328 tonnes | 6,799 tonnes | 201,529 tonnes | Mongolia |
| 2010s | 87,437 tonnes | 35,129 tonnes | 52,308 tonnes | Mongolia |
| 2020s | 29,062 tonnes | 56,141 tonnes | 27,079 tonnes | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Mongolia or Saudi Arabia?
- Mongolia, at 11,835 tonnes against 11,430 tonnes in Saudi Arabia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Mongolia and Saudi Arabia?
- 405 tonnes, with Mongolia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mongolia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mongolia ranks 74th and Saudi Arabia ranks 76th 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 18 September 2026.