Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands
Netherlands: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 225,529 tonnes in 2026. ▲ Rising
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands stood at 225,529 tonnes.
The figure is down 30.1% on the previous year and up 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands peaked at 326,360 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 97,602 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Netherlands 128th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 235,439 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 186,067 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 144,046 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 2006 | 118,334 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 166,580 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2008 | 183,521 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 223,381 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 135,668 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 2011 | 194,447 tonnes | +43.3% |
| 2012 | 97,602 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 2013 | 182,420 tonnes | +86.9% |
| 2014 | 142,775 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2015 | 178,659 tonnes | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 116,441 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 293,455 tonnes | +152.0% |
| 2018 | 326,360 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 258,996 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2020 | 285,397 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 160,218 tonnes | -43.9% |
| 2022 | 246,494 tonnes | +53.8% |
| 2023 | 257,222 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 243,128 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 322,497 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2026 | 225,529 tonnes | -30.1% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 225,529 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 5.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 225,529 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 179,624 tonnes | 118,334 tonnes | 235,439 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 192,682 tonnes | 97,602 tonnes | 326,360 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 248,641 tonnes | 160,218 tonnes | 322,497 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More climate change data for Netherlands
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.61 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.86 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.43 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.523 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8374 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.9594 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -175.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Netherlands was 225,529 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 326,360 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 97,602 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Netherlands rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Netherlands ranks 128th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.