Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 83,555 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 83,555 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 138.8% on the previous year and up 97.6% 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 145th 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 70,737 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 44,542 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 153,772 tonnes | +245.2% |
| 2006 | 70,650 tonnes | -54.1% |
| 2007 | 202,850 tonnes | +187.1% |
| 2008 | 91,861 tonnes | -54.7% |
| 2009 | 201,079 tonnes | +118.9% |
| 2010 | 47,751 tonnes | -76.3% |
| 2011 | 109,220 tonnes | +128.7% |
| 2012 | 102,621 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 180,629 tonnes | +76.0% |
| 2014 | 162,007 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 70,889 tonnes | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 42,293 tonnes | -40.3% |
| 2017 | 32,673 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2018 | 50,715 tonnes | +55.2% |
| 2019 | 134,202 tonnes | +164.6% |
| 2020 | 21,356 tonnes | -84.1% |
| 2021 | 51,126 tonnes | +139.4% |
| 2022 | 16,892 tonnes | -67.0% |
| 2023 | 31,452 tonnes | +86.2% |
| 2024 | 43,774 tonnes | +39.2% |
| 2025 | 34,987 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2026 | 83,555 tonnes | +138.8% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 83,555 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 83,555 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 311,510 tonnes, 27% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
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 | 40,449 tonnes | 16,892 tonnes | 83,555 tonnes | 7 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,291 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 329.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 961.57 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0196 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico was 83,555 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 145th 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 97.6%. 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 18 September 2026.