Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Lebanon
Lebanon: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 104,794 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon stood at 104,794 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 11.6% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lebanon peaked at 279,478 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 16,806 tonnes, in 2022.
Lebanon ranks 140th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41,594 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 111,247 tonnes | +167.5% |
| 2005 | 40,481 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2006 | 203,380 tonnes | +402.4% |
| 2007 | 279,478 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 43,691 tonnes | -84.4% |
| 2009 | 72,137 tonnes | +65.1% |
| 2010 | 172,065 tonnes | +138.5% |
| 2011 | 32,960 tonnes | -80.8% |
| 2012 | 66,532 tonnes | +101.9% |
| 2013 | 151,819 tonnes | +128.2% |
| 2014 | 30,207 tonnes | -80.1% |
| 2015 | 73,577 tonnes | +143.6% |
| 2016 | 136,812 tonnes | +85.9% |
| 2017 | 41,773 tonnes | -69.5% |
| 2018 | 22,020 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2019 | 48,981 tonnes | +122.4% |
| 2020 | 114,737 tonnes | +134.2% |
| 2021 | 141,527 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2022 | 16,806 tonnes | -88.1% |
| 2023 | 51,497 tonnes | +206.4% |
| 2024 | 173,075 tonnes | +236.1% |
| 2025 | 93,889 tonnes | -45.8% |
| 2026 | 104,794 tonnes | +11.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 104,794 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.38 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 104,794 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 380,717 tonnes, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 113,144 tonnes | 40,481 tonnes | 279,478 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 77,675 tonnes | 22,020 tonnes | 172,065 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 99,475 tonnes | 16,806 tonnes | 173,075 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lebanon?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lebanon was 104,794 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 279,478 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,806 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Lebanon rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Lebanon ranks 140th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.