Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Slovenia
Slovenia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 6,168 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Slovenia, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Slovenia recorded 6,168 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.
The figure is down 67.1% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Slovenia peaked at 71,267 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,243 tonnes, in 2009.
Slovenia ranks 173rd 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 Slovenia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 28,152 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 7,901 tonnes | -71.9% |
| 2005 | 36,995 tonnes | +368.2% |
| 2006 | 49,050 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2007 | 4,963 tonnes | -89.9% |
| 2008 | 6,857 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 2009 | 2,243 tonnes | -67.3% |
| 2010 | 3,515 tonnes | +56.7% |
| 2011 | 7,104 tonnes | +102.1% |
| 2012 | 11,721 tonnes | +65.0% |
| 2013 | 12,876 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 4,185 tonnes | -67.5% |
| 2015 | 5,971 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2016 | 14,003 tonnes | +134.5% |
| 2017 | 51,755 tonnes | +269.6% |
| 2018 | 5,789 tonnes | -88.8% |
| 2019 | 11,793 tonnes | +103.7% |
| 2020 | 12,197 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 9,006 tonnes | -26.2% |
| 2022 | 71,267 tonnes | +691.4% |
| 2023 | 6,925 tonnes | -90.3% |
| 2024 | 8,667 tonnes | +25.2% |
| 2025 | 18,760 tonnes | +116.4% |
| 2026 | 6,168 tonnes | -67.1% |
Slovenia compared with similar countries
- Slovenia's 6,168 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 15% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Slovenia's 6,168 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 5% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,452 tonnes | 2,243 tonnes | 49,050 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 12,871 tonnes | 3,515 tonnes | 51,755 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,999 tonnes | 6,168 tonnes | 71,267 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Slovenia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Slovenia was 6,168 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 Slovenia?
- The highest recorded value was 71,267 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Slovenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,243 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Slovenia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Slovenia ranks 173rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Slovenia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovenia 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.