Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark
Denmark: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 235.3 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 235.3 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 59.6% on the previous year and up 2.8% 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 153rd 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,116 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,249 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 445.13 tonnes | -64.4% |
| 2006 | 505.31 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 277.32 tonnes | -45.1% |
| 2008 | 247.5 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 210.22 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 72.72 tonnes | -65.4% |
| 2011 | 116.97 tonnes | +60.8% |
| 2012 | 518.02 tonnes | +342.9% |
| 2013 | 231.59 tonnes | -55.3% |
| 2014 | 139.39 tonnes | -39.8% |
| 2015 | 194.87 tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2016 | 229 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 580.68 tonnes | +153.6% |
| 2018 | 1,349 tonnes | +132.3% |
| 2019 | 111.62 tonnes | -91.7% |
| 2020 | 78.98 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 313.05 tonnes | +296.4% |
| 2022 | 551.4 tonnes | +76.1% |
| 2023 | 243.18 tonnes | -55.9% |
| 2024 | 113.79 tonnes | -53.2% |
| 2025 | 582.49 tonnes | +411.9% |
| 2026 | 235.3 tonnes | -59.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 235.3 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 235.3 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 34% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
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 | 302.6 tonnes | 78.98 tonnes | 582.49 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More climate change data for Denmark
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 184.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,374 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,827 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,546 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 233.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,637 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,616 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 20.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.1 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Denmark was 235.3 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 153rd 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 up 2.8%. 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 18 September 2026.