Mozambique vs Zambia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Mozambique
298,268 tonnes
in 2026
Zambia
467,969 tonnes
in 2026
Mozambique rank
12th
Zambia rank
9th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Mozambique
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 467,969 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique, a difference of 169,701 tonnes.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.6 times Mozambique's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 9th of 248 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 522,111 tonnes | 708,395 tonnes | 186,284 tonnes | Zambia |
| 2010s | 513,486 tonnes | 688,632 tonnes | 175,146 tonnes | Zambia |
| 2020s | 335,966 tonnes | 487,328 tonnes | 151,362 tonnes | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Mozambique or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 467,969 tonnes against 298,268 tonnes in Mozambique as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Mozambique and Zambia?
- 169,701 tonnes, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Zambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mozambique and Zambia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Mozambique ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 9th 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.