Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Qatar

Qatar: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 143,179 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
143,179 tonnes
Change on year
down 15.1%
World rank
122nd
of 248 countries
All-time high
1.67 million tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
15,294 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Qatar, 2003–2026

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2003201420262003: 916.0k tonnes2004: 1.7M tonnes2005: 274.3k tonnes2006: 166.3k tonnes2007: 417.3k tonnes2008: 159.4k tonnes2009: 84.5k tonnes2010: 128.0k tonnes2011: 29.9k tonnes2012: 117.9k tonnes2013: 63.3k tonnes2014: 173.8k tonnes2015: 62.6k tonnes2016: 54.8k tonnes2017: 52.8k tonnes2018: 52.8k tonnes2019: 139.5k tonnes2020: 46.6k tonnes2021: 57.2k tonnes2022: 72.1k tonnes2023: 15.3k tonnes2024: 24.0k tonnes2025: 168.6k tonnes2026: 143.2k tonnes

Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Qatar recorded 143,179 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.

That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and up 161.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Qatar peaked at 1.67 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 15,294 tonnes, in 2023.

Qatar ranks 122nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 527,519 tonnes 84,528 tonnes 1.67 million tonnes 7
2010s 87,531 tonnes 29,901 tonnes 173,828 tonnes 10
2020s 75,276 tonnes 15,294 tonnes 168,554 tonnes 7

Countries ranked near Qatar

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  4. 123 Croatia 141,726 tonnes compare
  5. 124 Taiwan 122,470 tonnes compare
  6. 125 Tajikistan 119,395 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Qatar?
Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Qatar was 143,179 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 1.67 million tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 15,294 tonnes in 2023.
How does Qatar rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
Qatar ranks 122nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 161.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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

Indicator
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.