Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden
Sweden: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 75,386 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden is 75,386 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.7% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden peaked at 2.53 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 75,386 tonnes, in 2026.
That places Sweden 148th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 887,875 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 849,092 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 612,979 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 1.26 million tonnes | +105.2% |
| 2007 | 572,826 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 2008 | 544,284 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.73 million tonnes | +217.1% |
| 2010 | 289,644 tonnes | -83.2% |
| 2011 | 892,756 tonnes | +208.2% |
| 2012 | 378,206 tonnes | -57.6% |
| 2013 | 338,166 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 1.68 million tonnes | +396.3% |
| 2015 | 303,830 tonnes | -81.9% |
| 2016 | 357,289 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 541,774 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 2018 | 2.53 million tonnes | +366.9% |
| 2019 | 683,675 tonnes | -73.0% |
| 2020 | 775,411 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 724,294 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 626,984 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2023 | 977,913 tonnes | +56.0% |
| 2024 | 769,447 tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2025 | 907,267 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2026 | 75,386 tonnes | -91.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 75,386 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 75,386 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 63% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 921,547 tonnes | 544,284 tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 799,304 tonnes | 289,644 tonnes | 2.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 693,815 tonnes | 75,386 tonnes | 977,913 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Sweden
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 160.40 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,738 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 983.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,754 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 134.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.47 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Sweden was 75,386 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,386 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Sweden rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Sweden ranks 148th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.