Netherlands vs Suriname: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Netherlands
1,111 tonnes
in 2026
Suriname
1,275 tonnes
in 2026
Netherlands rank
119th
Suriname rank
116th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Netherlands
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 1,275 tonnes against 1,111 tonnes in Netherlands, a difference of 164 tonnes.
That makes Suriname's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 119th and Suriname ranks 116th of 248 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 639.83 tonnes | 4,192 tonnes | 3,552 tonnes | Suriname |
| 2010s | 634.16 tonnes | 3,573 tonnes | 2,939 tonnes | Suriname |
| 2020s | 1,006 tonnes | 3,808 tonnes | 2,802 tonnes | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Netherlands or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 1,275 tonnes against 1,111 tonnes in Netherlands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Netherlands and Suriname?
- 164 tonnes, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Suriname?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Netherlands and Suriname rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Netherlands ranks 119th and Suriname ranks 116th 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.