Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 185,668 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 185,668 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 164.6% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia peaked at 1.30 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16,410 tonnes, in 2006.
Tunisia ranks 117th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 105,493 tonnes | 16,410 tonnes | 308,036 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 372,112 tonnes | 159,231 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 321,641 tonnes | 70,180 tonnes | 949,476 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Tunisia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 0.6% (2025)
- Population, total 12.35 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Urban population 8.73 million (2025)
- Urban population 70.7% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.07 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.66 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia was 185,668 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,410 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Tunisia ranks 117th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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 07 August 2026.