Paraguay vs Vietnam: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Paraguay
65,946 tonnes
in 2026
Vietnam
65,304 tonnes
in 2026
Paraguay rank
36th
Vietnam rank
37th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Paraguay
- Vietnam
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 65,946 tonnes against 65,304 tonnes in Vietnam, a difference of 642 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 36th and Vietnam ranks 37th of 248 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 244,763 tonnes | 110,083 tonnes | 134,680 tonnes | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 186,064 tonnes | 94,235 tonnes | 91,829 tonnes | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 162,722 tonnes | 60,482 tonnes | 102,240 tonnes | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Paraguay or Vietnam?
- Paraguay, at 65,946 tonnes against 65,304 tonnes in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Paraguay and Vietnam?
- 642 tonnes, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Vietnam?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Paraguay and Vietnam rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Paraguay ranks 36th and Vietnam ranks 37th 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.