Sweden vs Taiwan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Sweden
479.69 tonnes
in 2026
Taiwan
470.53 tonnes
in 2026
Sweden rank
139th
Taiwan rank
140th
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires over time
- Sweden
- Taiwan
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 479.69 tonnes against 470.53 tonnes in Taiwan, a difference of 9.16 tonnes.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Sweden ranks 139th and Taiwan ranks 140th of 248 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,251 tonnes | 1,082 tonnes | 6,169 tonnes | Sweden |
| 2010s | 6,334 tonnes | 1,359 tonnes | 4,974 tonnes | Sweden |
| 2020s | 4,824 tonnes | 2,421 tonnes | 2,403 tonnes | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires, Sweden or Taiwan?
- Sweden, at 479.69 tonnes against 470.53 tonnes in Taiwan as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires between Sweden and Taiwan?
- 9.16 tonnes, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Taiwan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Sweden and Taiwan rank globally for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Sweden ranks 139th 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.