Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania
Albania: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 3,221 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania, 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania is 3,221 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 16.9% on the previous year and up 897.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania peaked at 13,200 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 147.33 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Albania 100th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,202 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 154.2 tonnes | -87.2% |
| 2005 | 362.47 tonnes | +135.1% |
| 2006 | 182.07 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 2007 | 13,200 tonnes | +7149.9% |
| 2008 | 936.52 tonnes | -92.9% |
| 2009 | 466.67 tonnes | -50.2% |
| 2010 | 360.66 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2011 | 2,242 tonnes | +521.5% |
| 2012 | 7,909 tonnes | +252.8% |
| 2013 | 241.35 tonnes | -96.9% |
| 2014 | 147.33 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 2015 | 526.78 tonnes | +257.6% |
| 2016 | 322.85 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 2017 | 2,848 tonnes | +782.2% |
| 2018 | 465.41 tonnes | -83.7% |
| 2019 | 705.67 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 2020 | 662.47 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 1,986 tonnes | +199.7% |
| 2022 | 872.18 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 2023 | 533.62 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 2024 | 1,248 tonnes | +133.8% |
| 2025 | 3,874 tonnes | +210.5% |
| 2026 | 3,221 tonnes | -16.9% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 3,221 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 58% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 3,221 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 4.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +7149.9% | 182.07 tonnes | 13,200 tonnes |
| 2017 | +782.2% | 322.85 tonnes | 2,848 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,358 tonnes | 154.2 tonnes | 13,200 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,577 tonnes | 147.33 tonnes | 7,909 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,771 tonnes | 533.62 tonnes | 3,874 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More climate change data for Albania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 47.88 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 846.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 309.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 303.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Albania was 3,221 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 13,200 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.33 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Albania rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Albania ranks 100th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 897.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.