Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia
Croatia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 2,353 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia, 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 Croatia is 2,353 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,076.6% on the previous year and up 299.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia peaked at 4,577 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 193.97 tonnes, in 2014.
Croatia ranks 105th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4,276 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 882.62 tonnes | -79.4% |
| 2005 | 1,360 tonnes | +54.0% |
| 2006 | 455.01 tonnes | -66.5% |
| 2007 | 2,684 tonnes | +490.0% |
| 2008 | 1,009 tonnes | -62.4% |
| 2009 | 1,034 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 299.39 tonnes | -71.0% |
| 2011 | 2,757 tonnes | +820.7% |
| 2012 | 2,989 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 195.98 tonnes | -93.4% |
| 2014 | 193.97 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 1,499 tonnes | +673.0% |
| 2016 | 589.57 tonnes | -60.7% |
| 2017 | 4,577 tonnes | +676.3% |
| 2018 | 392.46 tonnes | -91.4% |
| 2019 | 771.7 tonnes | +96.6% |
| 2020 | 567.1 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2021 | 714.65 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 2022 | 1,329 tonnes | +86.0% |
| 2023 | 755.9 tonnes | -43.1% |
| 2024 | 765.56 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 199.98 tonnes | -73.9% |
| 2026 | 2,353 tonnes | +1076.6% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 2,353 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 10.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 2,353 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 3.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1076.6% | 199.98 tonnes | 2,353 tonnes |
| 2011 | +820.7% | 299.39 tonnes | 2,757 tonnes |
| 2015 | +673.0% | 193.97 tonnes | 1,499 tonnes |
| 2017 | +676.3% | 589.57 tonnes | 4,577 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,672 tonnes | 455.01 tonnes | 4,276 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,427 tonnes | 193.97 tonnes | 4,577 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 955.09 tonnes | 199.98 tonnes | 2,353 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More climate change data for Croatia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,454 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 545.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,909 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,636 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,608 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.07 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia was 2,353 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 Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,577 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 193.97 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Croatia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Croatia ranks 105th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 299.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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.