Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark
Denmark: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 193.79 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark stood at 193.79 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 66.7% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark peaked at 1,349 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 72.72 tonnes, in 2010.
Denmark ranks 146th 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 | 578.67 tonnes | 210.22 tonnes | 1,249 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 354.35 tonnes | 72.72 tonnes | 1,349 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 296.67 tonnes | 78.98 tonnes | 582.49 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 143 Kyrgyzstan 222.88 tonnes compare
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- 147 Montenegro 182.01 tonnes compare
- 148 Palestine 171.09 tonnes compare
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More climate change data for Denmark
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 0.5% (2025)
- Population, total 6.01 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Urban population 5.34 million (2025)
- Urban population 88.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.20 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.75 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark was 193.79 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,349 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.72 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Denmark ranks 146th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.