Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark
Denmark: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 246.72 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark stood at 246.72.
That represents a change of down 57.6% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark peaked at 1,349 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 72.72, 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,116 | — |
| 2004 | 1,249 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 445.13 | -64.4% |
| 2006 | 505.31 | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 277.32 | -45.1% |
| 2008 | 247.5 | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 210.22 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 72.72 | -65.4% |
| 2011 | 116.97 | +60.8% |
| 2012 | 518.02 | +342.9% |
| 2013 | 231.59 | -55.3% |
| 2014 | 139.39 | -39.8% |
| 2015 | 194.87 | +39.8% |
| 2016 | 229 | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 580.68 | +153.6% |
| 2018 | 1,349 | +132.3% |
| 2019 | 111.62 | -91.7% |
| 2020 | 78.98 | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 313.05 | +296.4% |
| 2022 | 551.4 | +76.1% |
| 2023 | 243.18 | -55.9% |
| 2024 | 113.79 | -53.2% |
| 2025 | 582.49 | +411.9% |
| 2026 | 246.72 | -57.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 246.72 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 246.72 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 35% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +411.9% | 113.79 | 582.49 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 578.67 | 210.22 | 1,249 | 7 |
| 2010s | 354.35 | 72.72 | 1,349 | 10 |
| 2020s | 304.23 | 78.98 | 582.49 | 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Denmark was 246.72 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,349 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.72 in 2010.
- How does Denmark rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Denmark ranks 153rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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