Rwanda vs Tunisia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Rwanda
2,192 tonnes
in 2026
Tunisia
2,106 tonnes
in 2026
Rwanda rank
106th
Tunisia rank
107th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Rwanda
- Tunisia
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 2,192 tonnes against 2,106 tonnes in Tunisia, a difference of 86 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Rwanda ahead.
Rwanda ranks 106th and Tunisia ranks 107th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 1 and Tunisia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,078 tonnes | 400.34 tonnes | 677.84 tonnes | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 1,389 tonnes | 1,465 tonnes | 75.14 tonnes | Tunisia |
| 2020s | 1,094 tonnes | 1,620 tonnes | 525.35 tonnes | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Rwanda or Tunisia?
- Rwanda, at 2,192 tonnes against 2,106 tonnes in Tunisia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Rwanda and Tunisia?
- 86 tonnes, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Tunisia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Rwanda and Tunisia rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Rwanda ranks 106th and Tunisia ranks 107th 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.