Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria
Algeria: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 31,762 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 31,762 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 240.0% on the previous year and up 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria peaked at 57,521 tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6,486 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Algeria 54th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30,413 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 24,027 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 24,610 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 30,180 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 51,203 tonnes | +69.7% |
| 2008 | 30,278 tonnes | -40.9% |
| 2009 | 25,380 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 22,059 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 23,344 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 57,521 tonnes | +146.4% |
| 2013 | 17,940 tonnes | -68.8% |
| 2014 | 24,232 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 15,820 tonnes | -34.7% |
| 2016 | 19,962 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 2017 | 31,545 tonnes | +58.0% |
| 2018 | 7,633 tonnes | -75.8% |
| 2019 | 14,111 tonnes | +84.9% |
| 2020 | 32,359 tonnes | +129.3% |
| 2021 | 24,413 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2022 | 17,523 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2023 | 15,766 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 6,486 tonnes | -58.9% |
| 2025 | 9,343 tonnes | +44.1% |
| 2026 | 31,762 tonnes | +240.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 31,762 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 5.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 31,762 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,273 tonnes, 25.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,870 tonnes | 24,027 tonnes | 51,203 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 23,417 tonnes | 7,633 tonnes | 57,521 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,665 tonnes | 6,486 tonnes | 32,359 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More climate change data for Algeria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,392 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,289 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,103 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 325.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 936.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 865.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 70.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.27 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Algeria was 31,762 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 57,521 tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,486 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Algeria rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Algeria ranks 54th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Algeria 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.