Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 9,575 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania stood at 9,575 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 47.3% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lithuania peaked at 123,225 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7,825 tonnes, in 2020.
Lithuania ranks 170th 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 123,225 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 56,771 tonnes | -53.9% |
| 2005 | 33,803 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 2006 | 100,483 tonnes | +197.3% |
| 2007 | 11,156 tonnes | -88.9% |
| 2008 | 20,657 tonnes | +85.2% |
| 2009 | 68,814 tonnes | +233.1% |
| 2010 | 12,939 tonnes | -81.2% |
| 2011 | 14,677 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 20,219 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2013 | 19,003 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 13,065 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 2015 | 56,047 tonnes | +329.0% |
| 2016 | 9,398 tonnes | -83.2% |
| 2017 | 10,214 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 11,164 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 33,493 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2020 | 7,825 tonnes | -76.6% |
| 2021 | 38,783 tonnes | +395.7% |
| 2022 | 33,795 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 18,437 tonnes | -45.4% |
| 2024 | 8,861 tonnes | -51.9% |
| 2025 | 18,174 tonnes | +105.1% |
| 2026 | 9,575 tonnes | -47.3% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 9,575 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 23% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 9,575 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 8% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,273 tonnes | 11,156 tonnes | 123,225 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 20,022 tonnes | 9,398 tonnes | 56,047 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,350 tonnes | 7,825 tonnes | 38,783 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lithuania?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Lithuania was 9,575 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 123,225 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,825 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Lithuania ranks 170th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.