Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria
Austria: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 260,574 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria is 260,574 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 217.1% on the previous year and up 2,233.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria peaked at 260,574 tonnes in 2026 and was at its lowest, 11,168 tonnes, in 2016.
Austria ranks 123rd 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 Austria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 37,458 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 19,783 tonnes | -47.2% |
| 2005 | 26,732 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 2006 | 14,179 tonnes | -47.0% |
| 2007 | 16,319 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 12,123 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 17,493 tonnes | +44.3% |
| 2010 | 18,317 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 14,480 tonnes | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 12,740 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 15,754 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 29,820 tonnes | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 47,438 tonnes | +59.1% |
| 2016 | 11,168 tonnes | -76.5% |
| 2017 | 23,073 tonnes | +106.6% |
| 2018 | 16,526 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 2019 | 22,981 tonnes | +39.1% |
| 2020 | 107,068 tonnes | +365.9% |
| 2021 | 15,383 tonnes | -85.6% |
| 2022 | 32,953 tonnes | +114.2% |
| 2023 | 24,770 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2024 | 32,608 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 2025 | 82,179 tonnes | +152.0% |
| 2026 | 260,574 tonnes | +217.1% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 260,574 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 6.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Austria's 260,574 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 2.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,584 tonnes | 12,123 tonnes | 37,458 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 21,230 tonnes | 11,168 tonnes | 47,438 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,362 tonnes | 15,383 tonnes | 260,574 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More climate change data for Austria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 100.61 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,000 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 178.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 868.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 847.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Austria was 260,574 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 260,574 tonnes in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,168 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Austria rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Austria ranks 123rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,233.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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.