Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 66,586 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico stood at 66,586 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 90.3% on the previous year and up 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico peaked at 202,850 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 16,892 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Puerto Rico 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 119,356 tonnes | 44,542 tonnes | 202,850 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 93,300 tonnes | 32,673 tonnes | 180,629 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,025 tonnes | 16,892 tonnes | 66,586 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Puerto Rico
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Population, total 3.18 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.5% (2025)
- Urban population 3.00 million (2025)
- Urban population 94.3% (2025)
- Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita 4.82 (2024)
- Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents (2025)
- Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents (2025)
- Carbon price vs. share of global CO₂ emissions covered 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico was 66,586 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 202,850 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,892 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Puerto Rico ranks 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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 07 August 2026.