Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway
Norway: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 117,498 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway, 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 Norway stood at 117,498 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 172.9% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway peaked at 2.18 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 27,693 tonnes, in 2009.
Norway ranks 137th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 122,974 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 70,965 tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2005 | 114,713 tonnes | +61.6% |
| 2006 | 131,533 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 2.18 million tonnes | +1554.8% |
| 2008 | 380,475 tonnes | -82.5% |
| 2009 | 27,693 tonnes | -92.7% |
| 2010 | 52,121 tonnes | +88.2% |
| 2011 | 78,176 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 168,575 tonnes | +115.6% |
| 2013 | 99,524 tonnes | -41.0% |
| 2014 | 183,380 tonnes | +84.3% |
| 2015 | 93,151 tonnes | -49.2% |
| 2016 | 155,791 tonnes | +67.2% |
| 2017 | 246,856 tonnes | +58.5% |
| 2018 | 281,517 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 111,146 tonnes | -60.5% |
| 2020 | 425,368 tonnes | +282.7% |
| 2021 | 270,834 tonnes | -36.3% |
| 2022 | 50,267 tonnes | -81.4% |
| 2023 | 30,668 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 2024 | 578,225 tonnes | +1785.4% |
| 2025 | 43,060 tonnes | -92.6% |
| 2026 | 117,498 tonnes | +172.9% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 117,498 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 117,498 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 98% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1785.4% | 30,668 tonnes | 578,225 tonnes |
| 2007 | +1554.8% | 131,533 tonnes | 2.18 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 432,146 tonnes | 27,693 tonnes | 2.18 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 147,024 tonnes | 52,121 tonnes | 281,517 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 216,560 tonnes | 30,668 tonnes | 578,225 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More climate change data for Norway
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 147.21 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,074 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 927.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 112.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 904.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 902.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.4 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Norway was 117,498 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,693 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Norway ranks 137th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.