Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 380,717 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 380,717 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 442.5% on the previous year and up 103.6% 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 111th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 86,508 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 55,511 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 2005 | 102,803 tonnes | +85.2% |
| 2006 | 16,410 tonnes | -84.0% |
| 2007 | 88,825 tonnes | +441.3% |
| 2008 | 308,036 tonnes | +246.8% |
| 2009 | 80,355 tonnes | -73.9% |
| 2010 | 180,146 tonnes | +124.2% |
| 2011 | 255,181 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 2012 | 210,921 tonnes | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 396,065 tonnes | +87.8% |
| 2014 | 304,959 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2015 | 159,231 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2016 | 187,006 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 1.30 million tonnes | +594.0% |
| 2018 | 502,192 tonnes | -61.3% |
| 2019 | 227,616 tonnes | -54.7% |
| 2020 | 353,688 tonnes | +55.4% |
| 2021 | 949,476 tonnes | +168.5% |
| 2022 | 382,320 tonnes | -59.7% |
| 2023 | 232,341 tonnes | -39.2% |
| 2024 | 77,816 tonnes | -66.5% |
| 2025 | 70,180 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2026 | 380,717 tonnes | +442.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 380,717 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.38 million tonnes, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 380,717 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 380,717 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +594.0% | 187,006 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes |
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 | 349,505 tonnes | 70,180 tonnes | 949,476 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More climate change data for Tunisia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Tunisia was 380,717 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 111th 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 up 103.6%. 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 18 September 2026.