Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru
Peru: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 13.75 million tonnes in 2026. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru, 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 Peru is 13.75 million tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.7% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru peaked at 25.50 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.36 million tonnes, in 2025.
That places Peru 41st out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18.07 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 12.24 million tonnes | -32.2% |
| 2005 | 24.91 million tonnes | +103.4% |
| 2006 | 15.54 million tonnes | -37.6% |
| 2007 | 22.76 million tonnes | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 17.82 million tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2009 | 14.05 million tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 24.90 million tonnes | +77.2% |
| 2011 | 14.75 million tonnes | -40.7% |
| 2012 | 21.23 million tonnes | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 14.73 million tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2014 | 12.54 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 17.82 million tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2016 | 22.90 million tonnes | +28.5% |
| 2017 | 13.02 million tonnes | -43.1% |
| 2018 | 15.77 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2019 | 19.88 million tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2020 | 16.10 million tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2021 | 17.57 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 25.50 million tonnes | +45.1% |
| 2023 | 18.70 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2024 | 24.73 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 2025 | 10.36 million tonnes | -58.1% |
| 2026 | 13.75 million tonnes | +32.7% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 13.75 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 10.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 13.75 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 311,510 tonnes, 44.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.91 million tonnes | 12.24 million tonnes | 24.91 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 17.76 million tonnes | 12.54 million tonnes | 24.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.10 million tonnes | 10.36 million tonnes | 25.50 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More climate change data for Peru
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 397.03 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 25,757 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,560 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,197 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 24.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 685.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,265 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,780 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,484 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.49 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Peru was 13.75 million 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 25.50 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.36 million tonnes in 2025.
- How does Peru rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Peru ranks 41st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Peru 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.