Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Portugal
Portugal: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 3.37 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 3.37 million tonnes.
The figure is down 71.0% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Portugal peaked at 17.22 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 686,774 tonnes, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 69th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15.03 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 3.57 million tonnes | -76.2% |
| 2005 | 15.34 million tonnes | +329.2% |
| 2006 | 3.81 million tonnes | -75.2% |
| 2007 | 1.47 million tonnes | -61.4% |
| 2008 | 974,920 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 2009 | 3.96 million tonnes | +306.0% |
| 2010 | 5.34 million tonnes | +34.8% |
| 2011 | 4.08 million tonnes | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 4.61 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2013 | 6.42 million tonnes | +39.3% |
| 2014 | 686,774 tonnes | -89.3% |
| 2015 | 2.84 million tonnes | +314.2% |
| 2016 | 6.36 million tonnes | +123.4% |
| 2017 | 17.22 million tonnes | +170.9% |
| 2018 | 2.12 million tonnes | -87.7% |
| 2019 | 1.37 million tonnes | -35.1% |
| 2020 | 1.91 million tonnes | +38.9% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million tonnes | -46.2% |
| 2022 | 3.67 million tonnes | +257.4% |
| 2023 | 1.63 million tonnes | -55.5% |
| 2024 | 5.49 million tonnes | +235.8% |
| 2025 | 11.63 million tonnes | +112.0% |
| 2026 | 3.37 million tonnes | -71.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.37 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 82.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.37 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 28.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.31 million tonnes | 974,920 tonnes | 15.34 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.10 million tonnes | 686,774 tonnes | 17.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.10 million tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 11.63 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Portugal?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Portugal was 3.37 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 17.22 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 686,774 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Portugal ranks 69th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.