Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Poland
Poland: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 111,479 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Poland, 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 Poland stood at 111,479 tonnes.
The figure is down 34.3% on the previous year and down 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Poland peaked at 618,490 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 57,655 tonnes, in 2023.
Poland ranks 138th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 618,490 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 457,239 tonnes | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 244,475 tonnes | -46.5% |
| 2006 | 261,741 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 200,591 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 199,680 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 185,769 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 147,879 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 2011 | 249,450 tonnes | +68.7% |
| 2012 | 277,553 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 212,437 tonnes | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 285,659 tonnes | +34.5% |
| 2015 | 326,209 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 225,851 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 2017 | 100,338 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2018 | 119,137 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2019 | 131,351 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 201,186 tonnes | +53.2% |
| 2021 | 77,381 tonnes | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 111,407 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 57,655 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 2024 | 153,819 tonnes | +166.8% |
| 2025 | 169,609 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2026 | 111,479 tonnes | -34.3% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 111,479 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Poland's 111,479 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 93% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 309,712 tonnes | 185,769 tonnes | 618,490 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 207,586 tonnes | 100,338 tonnes | 326,209 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,077 tonnes | 57,655 tonnes | 201,186 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More climate change data for Poland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.05 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,935 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,534 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 550.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,175 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Poland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Poland was 111,479 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 618,490 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,655 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Poland ranks 138th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.