Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 162,439 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 162,439 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 22.7% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan peaked at 840,365 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 62,725 tonnes, in 2022.
Afghanistan ranks 130th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 658,754 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 433,206 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 2005 | 310,266 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 469,605 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2007 | 546,588 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 613,070 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 323,931 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 2010 | 840,365 tonnes | +159.4% |
| 2011 | 608,980 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2012 | 323,817 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2013 | 569,511 tonnes | +75.9% |
| 2014 | 406,332 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 174,312 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 2016 | 332,339 tonnes | +90.7% |
| 2017 | 356,307 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 183,292 tonnes | -48.6% |
| 2019 | 174,290 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 400,120 tonnes | +129.6% |
| 2021 | 300,963 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 62,725 tonnes | -79.2% |
| 2023 | 109,875 tonnes | +75.2% |
| 2024 | 120,664 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2025 | 132,409 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2026 | 162,439 tonnes | +22.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 162,439 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.31 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 162,439 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 380,717 tonnes, 43% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 479,346 tonnes | 310,266 tonnes | 658,754 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 396,954 tonnes | 174,290 tonnes | 840,365 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 184,171 tonnes | 62,725 tonnes | 400,120 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan was 162,439 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 840,365 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62,725 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Afghanistan ranks 130th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.