Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland
Finland: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 90,423 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland stood at 90,423 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 59.0% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland peaked at 384,013 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 47,155 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Finland 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 384,013 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 69,966 tonnes | -81.8% |
| 2005 | 202,166 tonnes | +188.9% |
| 2006 | 268,293 tonnes | +32.7% |
| 2007 | 139,424 tonnes | -48.0% |
| 2008 | 92,957 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 128,554 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 2010 | 78,032 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 2011 | 185,707 tonnes | +138.0% |
| 2012 | 220,263 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 227,046 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 47,155 tonnes | -79.2% |
| 2015 | 52,574 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 94,536 tonnes | +79.8% |
| 2017 | 163,677 tonnes | +73.1% |
| 2018 | 317,201 tonnes | +93.8% |
| 2019 | 202,222 tonnes | -36.2% |
| 2020 | 67,832 tonnes | -66.5% |
| 2021 | 172,728 tonnes | +154.6% |
| 2022 | 130,423 tonnes | -24.5% |
| 2023 | 98,765 tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2024 | 142,054 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 2025 | 220,397 tonnes | +55.2% |
| 2026 | 90,423 tonnes | -59.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 90,423 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Finland's 90,423 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 75% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 183,625 tonnes | 69,966 tonnes | 384,013 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 158,841 tonnes | 47,155 tonnes | 317,201 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 131,803 tonnes | 67,832 tonnes | 220,397 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 141 Hungary 101,473 tonnes compare
- 142 Vanuatu 93,514 tonnes compare
- 143 East Timor 92,130 tonnes compare
- 145 Puerto Rico 83,555 tonnes compare
- 146 Bhutan 78,904 tonnes compare
- 147 French Guiana 78,213 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Finland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 146.49 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 626.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,457 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 87.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,068 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,062 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Finland was 90,423 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 384,013 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,155 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Finland rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Finland ranks 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.