Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Jordan
Jordan: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 36,594 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Jordan, 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 Jordan stood at 36,594 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Jordan peaked at 37,358 tonnes in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,045 tonnes, in 2007.
That places Jordan 151st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,053 tonnes | 3,045 tonnes | 9,862 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 13,845 tonnes | 5,416 tonnes | 29,980 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,321 tonnes | 11,688 tonnes | 37,358 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Jordan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 11.52 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.0% (2025)
- Urban population 10.74 million (2025)
- Urban population 93.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.01 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 793.39 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.01 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.01 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Jordan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Jordan was 36,594 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 37,358 tonnes in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,045 tonnes in 2007.
- How does Jordan rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Jordan ranks 151st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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 07 August 2026.