Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Serbia
Serbia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 828,107 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Serbia, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Serbia recorded 828,107 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 114.4% on the previous year and up 495.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Serbia peaked at 854,773 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 102,926 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Serbia 100th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 285,221 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 316,221 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 233,967 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 2006 | 267,043 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 838,404 tonnes | +214.0% |
| 2008 | 427,212 tonnes | -49.0% |
| 2009 | 493,228 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 190,468 tonnes | -61.4% |
| 2011 | 854,773 tonnes | +348.8% |
| 2012 | 816,095 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 258,120 tonnes | -68.4% |
| 2014 | 102,926 tonnes | -60.1% |
| 2015 | 200,127 tonnes | +94.4% |
| 2016 | 139,140 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 2017 | 454,343 tonnes | +226.5% |
| 2018 | 635,225 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2019 | 811,516 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2020 | 198,274 tonnes | -75.6% |
| 2021 | 185,802 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 157,717 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 185,261 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2024 | 461,441 tonnes | +149.1% |
| 2025 | 386,196 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2026 | 828,107 tonnes | +114.4% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 828,107 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 65% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 828,107 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 6.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 408,757 tonnes | 233,967 tonnes | 838,404 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 446,273 tonnes | 102,926 tonnes | 854,773 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 343,257 tonnes | 157,717 tonnes | 828,107 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,818 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,557 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Serbia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Serbia was 828,107 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 854,773 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102,926 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Serbia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Serbia ranks 100th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 495.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.