Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland
Ireland: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 235,558 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland, 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 Ireland stood at 235,558 tonnes.
The figure is up 330.0% on the previous year and up 643.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland peaked at 378,860 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11,854 tonnes, in 2024.
Ireland ranks 125th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 199,476 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 28,357 tonnes | -85.8% |
| 2005 | 15,681 tonnes | -44.7% |
| 2006 | 169,692 tonnes | +982.2% |
| 2007 | 144,346 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 104,025 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2009 | 22,724 tonnes | -78.2% |
| 2010 | 206,966 tonnes | +810.8% |
| 2011 | 378,860 tonnes | +83.1% |
| 2012 | 22,779 tonnes | -94.0% |
| 2013 | 130,924 tonnes | +474.7% |
| 2014 | 28,628 tonnes | -78.1% |
| 2015 | 226,912 tonnes | +692.6% |
| 2016 | 31,680 tonnes | -86.0% |
| 2017 | 118,611 tonnes | +274.4% |
| 2018 | 134,823 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 92,380 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 46,179 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 22,701 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 2022 | 60,940 tonnes | +168.4% |
| 2023 | 17,243 tonnes | -71.7% |
| 2024 | 11,854 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 2025 | 54,778 tonnes | +362.1% |
| 2026 | 235,558 tonnes | +330.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 235,558 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 5.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 235,558 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 2.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +982.2% | 15,681 tonnes | 169,692 tonnes |
| 2010 | +810.8% | 22,724 tonnes | 206,966 tonnes |
| 2015 | +692.6% | 28,628 tonnes | 226,912 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97,757 tonnes | 15,681 tonnes | 199,476 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 137,256 tonnes | 22,779 tonnes | 378,860 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,179 tonnes | 11,854 tonnes | 235,558 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 320.11 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 515.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,902 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Ireland was 235,558 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 378,860 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,854 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Ireland ranks 125th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 643.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.