Romania vs Rwanda: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Romania
1,289 tonnes
in 2026
Rwanda
1,293 tonnes
in 2026
Romania rank
104th
Rwanda rank
103rd
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Romania
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 1,293 tonnes against 1,289 tonnes in Romania, a difference of 4 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Romania ahead.
Romania ranks 104th and Rwanda ranks 103rd of 248 countries.
Romania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Romania | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,342 tonnes | 1,078 tonnes | 8,264 tonnes | Romania |
| 2010s | 8,037 tonnes | 1,389 tonnes | 6,647 tonnes | Romania |
| 2020s | 6,008 tonnes | 965.68 tonnes | 5,043 tonnes | Romania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Romania or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 1,293 tonnes against 1,289 tonnes in Romania as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Romania and Rwanda?
- 4 tonnes, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Romania and Rwanda rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Romania ranks 104th and Rwanda ranks 103rd 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 07 August 2026.