Mozambique vs South Sudan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Mozambique
298,268 tonnes
in 2026
South Sudan
391,685 tonnes
in 2026
Mozambique rank
12th
South Sudan rank
10th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Mozambique
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 391,685 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique, a difference of 93,417 tonnes.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Mozambique's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 12th and South Sudan ranks 10th of 248 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 522,111 tonnes | 889,837 tonnes | 367,726 tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 513,486 tonnes | 808,565 tonnes | 295,079 tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 335,966 tonnes | 591,983 tonnes | 256,018 tonnes | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Mozambique or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 391,685 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Mozambique and South Sudan?
- 93,417 tonnes, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mozambique and South Sudan rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mozambique ranks 12th and South Sudan ranks 10th 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.