Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia
Croatia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 685,812 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia, 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 Croatia is 685,812 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 1,199.6% on the previous year and up 358.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia peaked at 1.23 million tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 43,060 tonnes, in 2013.
Croatia ranks 103rd 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 Croatia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.23 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 207,219 tonnes | -83.1% |
| 2005 | 356,877 tonnes | +72.2% |
| 2006 | 89,520 tonnes | -74.9% |
| 2007 | 640,987 tonnes | +616.0% |
| 2008 | 260,379 tonnes | -59.4% |
| 2009 | 218,522 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 64,288 tonnes | -70.6% |
| 2011 | 711,123 tonnes | +1006.1% |
| 2012 | 732,169 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 43,060 tonnes | -94.1% |
| 2014 | 49,602 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 472,221 tonnes | +852.0% |
| 2016 | 149,615 tonnes | -68.3% |
| 2017 | 1.22 million tonnes | +717.1% |
| 2018 | 109,813 tonnes | -91.0% |
| 2019 | 191,407 tonnes | +74.3% |
| 2020 | 126,690 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 170,284 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 2022 | 365,662 tonnes | +114.7% |
| 2023 | 223,134 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 2024 | 132,403 tonnes | -40.7% |
| 2025 | 52,772 tonnes | -60.1% |
| 2026 | 685,812 tonnes | +1199.6% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 685,812 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 16.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 685,812 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 5.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1199.6% | 52,772 tonnes | 685,812 tonnes |
| 2011 | +1006.1% | 64,288 tonnes | 711,123 tonnes |
| 2015 | +852.0% | 49,602 tonnes | 472,221 tonnes |
| 2017 | +717.1% | 149,615 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes |
| 2007 | +616.0% | 89,520 tonnes | 640,987 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 428,832 tonnes | 89,520 tonnes | 1.23 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 374,575 tonnes | 43,060 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 250,965 tonnes | 52,772 tonnes | 685,812 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More climate change data for Croatia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 255.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,454 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 545.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,909 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,636 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,608 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.07 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Croatia was 685,812 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 Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.23 million tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,060 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Croatia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Croatia ranks 103rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 358.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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.