Mozambique vs Myanmar: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Mozambique
298,268 tonnes
in 2026
Myanmar
300,745 tonnes
in 2026
Mozambique rank
12th
Myanmar rank
11th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 300,745 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique, a difference of 2,477 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Myanmar ahead.
Mozambique ranks 12th and Myanmar ranks 11th of 248 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 522,111 tonnes | 756,889 tonnes | 234,778 tonnes | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 513,486 tonnes | 564,050 tonnes | 50,563 tonnes | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 335,966 tonnes | 382,662 tonnes | 46,696 tonnes | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Mozambique or Myanmar?
- Myanmar, at 300,745 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Mozambique and Myanmar?
- 2,477 tonnes, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Myanmar?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mozambique and Myanmar rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mozambique ranks 12th and Myanmar ranks 11th 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.