Solomon Islands vs Switzerland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Solomon Islands
115.29 tonnes
in 2026
Switzerland
101.61 tonnes
in 2026
Solomon Islands rank
162nd
Switzerland rank
164th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Solomon Islands
- Switzerland
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 115.29 tonnes against 101.61 tonnes in Switzerland, a difference of 13.68 tonnes.
That makes Solomon Islands's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Solomon Islands ranks 162nd and Switzerland ranks 164th of 248 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 613.34 tonnes | 42.36 tonnes | 570.98 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 422.65 tonnes | 62.28 tonnes | 360.37 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 240 tonnes | 85.58 tonnes | 154.43 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Solomon Islands or Switzerland?
- Solomon Islands, at 115.29 tonnes against 101.61 tonnes in Switzerland as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Solomon Islands and Switzerland?
- 13.68 tonnes, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Solomon Islands and Switzerland rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Solomon Islands ranks 162nd and Switzerland ranks 164th 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.