Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 297.44 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
297.44 tonnes
Change on year
down 90.4%
World rank
185th
of 248 countries
All-time high
9,707 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
297.44 tonnes
in 2026
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg is 297.44 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 90.4% on the previous year and down 86.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg peaked at 9,707 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 297.44 tonnes, in 2026.
That places Luxembourg 185th 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,858 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,524 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 2005 | 3,403 tonnes | +123.4% |
| 2006 | 1,715 tonnes | -49.6% |
| 2007 | 2,307 tonnes | +34.5% |
| 2008 | 2,068 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 928.21 tonnes | -55.1% |
| 2010 | 2,892 tonnes | +211.5% |
| 2011 | 1,684 tonnes | -41.8% |
| 2012 | 2,206 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 1,958 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 2,383 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 7,191 tonnes | +201.8% |
| 2016 | 2,181 tonnes | -69.7% |
| 2017 | 9,140 tonnes | +319.1% |
| 2018 | 7,683 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 9,707 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2020 | 4,943 tonnes | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 5,369 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 5,427 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,541 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2024 | 3,204 tonnes | -51.0% |
| 2025 | 3,083 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2026 | 297.44 tonnes | -90.4% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 297.44 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 297.44 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 0% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,115 tonnes | 928.21 tonnes | 3,403 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 4,703 tonnes | 1,684 tonnes | 9,707 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,124 tonnes | 297.44 tonnes | 6,541 tonnes | 7 |
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- 187 Marshall Islands 0 tonnes
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- 187 Micronesia (country) 0 tonnes
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- 187 Nauru 0 tonnes
- 187 Niue 0 tonnes
- 187 Norfolk Island 0 tonnes
- 187 Northern Mariana Islands 0 tonnes
- 187 Palau 0 tonnes
- 187 Pitcairn 0 tonnes
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- 187 Saint Martin (French part) 0 tonnes
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- 187 Sao Tome and Principe 0 tonnes
- 187 Seychelles 0 tonnes
- 187 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0 tonnes
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- 187 Tokelau 0 tonnes
- 187 Tonga 0 tonnes
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- 187 Vatican 0 tonnes
- 187 Wallis and Futuna 0 tonnes
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More climate change data for Luxembourg
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 13.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 487.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 93.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 394.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.3512 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 85.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 84.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.3948 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3196 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Luxembourg was 297.44 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 9,707 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 297.44 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Luxembourg rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Luxembourg ranks 185th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.