Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 517.49 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan stood at 517.49.
That represents a change of up 45.2% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan peaked at 2,532 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 194.7, in 2022.
That places Afghanistan 141st 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,039 | — |
| 2004 | 1,456 | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 941.55 | -35.3% |
| 2006 | 1,483 | +57.5% |
| 2007 | 1,731 | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 1,924 | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 984.88 | -48.8% |
| 2010 | 2,532 | +157.0% |
| 2011 | 1,841 | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 1,005 | -45.4% |
| 2013 | 1,786 | +77.7% |
| 2014 | 1,234 | -30.9% |
| 2015 | 564.38 | -54.3% |
| 2016 | 1,086 | +92.5% |
| 2017 | 1,152 | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 559.56 | -51.4% |
| 2019 | 535.84 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 1,216 | +126.9% |
| 2021 | 931.96 | -23.4% |
| 2022 | 194.7 | -79.1% |
| 2023 | 334.34 | +71.7% |
| 2024 | 371.45 | +11.1% |
| 2025 | 356.35 | -4.1% |
| 2026 | 517.49 | +45.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 517.49 is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,019, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 517.49 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,376, 38% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,508 | 941.55 | 2,039 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,230 | 535.84 | 2,532 | 10 |
| 2020s | 560.33 | 194.7 | 1,216 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 79.22 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,854 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,965 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 17,889 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 638.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,090 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,255 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.11 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Afghanistan was 517.49 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,532 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 194.7 in 2022.
- How does Afghanistan rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Afghanistan ranks 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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