Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Cyprus
Cyprus: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 48.07 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus is 48.07 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 94.2% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Cyprus peaked at 822.21 tonnes in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48.07 tonnes, in 2026.
Cyprus ranks 168th 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 227.05 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 92.56 tonnes | -59.2% |
| 2005 | 72.19 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 2006 | 167.52 tonnes | +132.1% |
| 2007 | 500.86 tonnes | +199.0% |
| 2008 | 365.57 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 2009 | 62.48 tonnes | -82.9% |
| 2010 | 338.54 tonnes | +441.8% |
| 2011 | 266.2 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2012 | 274.2 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 457.15 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2014 | 95.1 tonnes | -79.2% |
| 2015 | 93.19 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 190.05 tonnes | +103.9% |
| 2017 | 91.71 tonnes | -51.7% |
| 2018 | 131.08 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2019 | 55.99 tonnes | -57.3% |
| 2020 | 192.55 tonnes | +243.9% |
| 2021 | 722.15 tonnes | +275.0% |
| 2022 | 96.15 tonnes | -86.7% |
| 2023 | 158.56 tonnes | +64.9% |
| 2024 | 299.65 tonnes | +89.0% |
| 2025 | 822.21 tonnes | +174.4% |
| 2026 | 48.07 tonnes | -94.2% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 48.07 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 22% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 48.07 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 7% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 212.6 tonnes | 62.48 tonnes | 500.86 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 199.32 tonnes | 55.99 tonnes | 457.15 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 334.19 tonnes | 48.07 tonnes | 822.21 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More climate change data for Cyprus
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.63 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 350.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 163.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 187.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6155 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 43.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1627 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Cyprus?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Cyprus was 48.07 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 822.21 tonnes in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.07 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Cyprus rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Cyprus ranks 168th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.