Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 333,514 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia stood at 333,514 tonnes.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 1.19 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 175,772 tonnes, in 2023.
North Macedonia ranks 115th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 360,953 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 303,231 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 535,677 tonnes | +76.7% |
| 2006 | 524,257 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 1.19 million tonnes | +127.1% |
| 2008 | 575,967 tonnes | -51.6% |
| 2009 | 278,463 tonnes | -51.7% |
| 2010 | 437,856 tonnes | +57.2% |
| 2011 | 820,922 tonnes | +87.5% |
| 2012 | 1.04 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2013 | 683,574 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 2014 | 380,068 tonnes | -44.4% |
| 2015 | 436,601 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 266,616 tonnes | -38.9% |
| 2017 | 311,074 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 197,584 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2019 | 434,068 tonnes | +119.7% |
| 2020 | 396,034 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 777,658 tonnes | +96.4% |
| 2022 | 216,170 tonnes | -72.2% |
| 2023 | 175,772 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2024 | 413,112 tonnes | +135.0% |
| 2025 | 347,589 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2026 | 333,514 tonnes | -4.0% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 333,514 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 26% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 333,514 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 2.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 538,460 tonnes | 278,463 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 500,664 tonnes | 197,584 tonnes | 1.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 379,978 tonnes | 175,772 tonnes | 777,658 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,372 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 316.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,055 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 221.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 190.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 31.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.7172 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia was 333,514 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 175,772 tonnes in 2023.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 115th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.