New Caledonia vs East Timor: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
New Caledonia
287.26 tonnes
in 2026
East Timor
301.22 tonnes
in 2026
New Caledonia rank
151st
East Timor rank
150th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- New Caledonia
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 301.22 tonnes against 287.26 tonnes in New Caledonia, a difference of 13.96 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was East Timor ahead.
New Caledonia ranks 151st and East Timor ranks 150th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Caledonia averaged higher in 2 and East Timor in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,638 tonnes | 4,143 tonnes | 1,505 tonnes | East Timor |
| 2010s | 6,681 tonnes | 1,869 tonnes | 4,812 tonnes | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 10,300 tonnes | 723.69 tonnes | 9,576 tonnes | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, New Caledonia or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 301.22 tonnes against 287.26 tonnes in New Caledonia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between New Caledonia and East Timor?
- 13.96 tonnes, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and East Timor?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do New Caledonia and East Timor rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- New Caledonia ranks 151st and East Timor ranks 150th 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.