Peru vs Vietnam: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Peru
67,833 tonnes
in 2026
Vietnam
65,304 tonnes
in 2026
Peru rank
35th
Vietnam rank
37th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Peru
- Vietnam
How they compare
Peru currently reports 67,833 tonnes against 65,304 tonnes in Vietnam, a difference of 2,529 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Vietnam ahead.
Peru ranks 35th and Vietnam ranks 37th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90,879 tonnes | 110,083 tonnes | 19,204 tonnes | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 88,822 tonnes | 94,235 tonnes | 5,413 tonnes | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 90,095 tonnes | 60,482 tonnes | 29,613 tonnes | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Peru or Vietnam?
- Peru, at 67,833 tonnes against 65,304 tonnes in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Peru and Vietnam?
- 2,529 tonnes, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Vietnam?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Peru and Vietnam rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Peru ranks 35th 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.