Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia
Croatia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 475.58 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 475.58 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 137.8% on the previous year and down 19.3% 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 128th 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.
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 | 686.89 tonnes | 199.98 tonnes | 1,329 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More climate change data for Croatia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 3.88 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Urban population 2.24 million (2025)
- Urban population 57.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.76 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.18 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.76 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.76 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Croatia was 475.58 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 128th 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 down 19.3%. 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 07 August 2026.