Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro
Montenegro: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 351,862 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro, 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 Montenegro stood at 351,862 tonnes.
The figure is up 176.7% on the previous year and up 744.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro peaked at 493,271 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4,967 tonnes, in 2023.
Montenegro ranks 112th 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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 76,704 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 9,133 tonnes | -88.1% |
| 2005 | 14,332 tonnes | +56.9% |
| 2006 | 16,389 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2007 | 369,293 tonnes | +2153.3% |
| 2008 | 46,648 tonnes | -87.4% |
| 2009 | 29,679 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 22,367 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2011 | 213,062 tonnes | +852.6% |
| 2012 | 493,271 tonnes | +131.5% |
| 2013 | 16,240 tonnes | -96.7% |
| 2014 | 29,489 tonnes | +81.6% |
| 2015 | 133,558 tonnes | +352.9% |
| 2016 | 41,688 tonnes | -68.8% |
| 2017 | 377,831 tonnes | +806.3% |
| 2018 | 39,090 tonnes | -89.7% |
| 2019 | 74,269 tonnes | +90.0% |
| 2020 | 197,895 tonnes | +166.5% |
| 2021 | 290,472 tonnes | +46.8% |
| 2022 | 77,728 tonnes | -73.2% |
| 2023 | 4,967 tonnes | -93.6% |
| 2024 | 89,224 tonnes | +1696.5% |
| 2025 | 127,157 tonnes | +42.5% |
| 2026 | 351,862 tonnes | +176.7% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 351,862 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 28% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 351,862 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 2.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +2153.3% | 16,389 tonnes | 369,293 tonnes |
| 2024 | +1696.5% | 4,967 tonnes | 89,224 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80,311 tonnes | 9,133 tonnes | 369,293 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 144,087 tonnes | 16,240 tonnes | 493,271 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 162,758 tonnes | 4,967 tonnes | 351,862 tonnes | 7 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 552.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 442.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4167 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 15.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.14 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Montenegro was 351,862 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 493,271 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,967 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Montenegro rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Montenegro ranks 112th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 744.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.