Poland vs Taiwan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Poland
501.39 tonnes
in 2026
Taiwan
470.53 tonnes
in 2026
Poland rank
138th
Taiwan rank
140th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Poland
- Taiwan
How they compare
Poland currently reports 501.39 tonnes against 470.53 tonnes in Taiwan, a difference of 30.86 tonnes.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Taiwan's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 138th and Taiwan ranks 140th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,351 tonnes | 1,082 tonnes | 269.52 tonnes | Poland |
| 2010s | 893.5 tonnes | 1,359 tonnes | 465.95 tonnes | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 560.95 tonnes | 2,421 tonnes | 1,860 tonnes | Taiwan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Poland or Taiwan?
- Poland, at 501.39 tonnes against 470.53 tonnes in Taiwan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Poland and Taiwan?
- 30.86 tonnes, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Taiwan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Poland and Taiwan rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Poland ranks 138th and Taiwan ranks 140th 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.