Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland
Finland: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 758.56 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland is 758.56, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.7% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland peaked at 2,891 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 311.47, in 2015.
Finland ranks 131st 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,891 | — |
| 2004 | 383.72 | -86.7% |
| 2005 | 1,426 | +271.5% |
| 2006 | 2,100 | +47.3% |
| 2007 | 1,013 | -51.8% |
| 2008 | 730.95 | -27.9% |
| 2009 | 924.29 | +26.5% |
| 2010 | 587.84 | -36.4% |
| 2011 | 1,438 | +144.6% |
| 2012 | 1,464 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1,799 | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 359.9 | -80.0% |
| 2015 | 311.47 | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 738.64 | +137.1% |
| 2017 | 785.72 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2,502 | +218.5% |
| 2019 | 1,625 | -35.1% |
| 2020 | 493.95 | -69.6% |
| 2021 | 1,049 | +112.4% |
| 2022 | 917.79 | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 696.44 | -24.1% |
| 2024 | 1,010 | +45.1% |
| 2025 | 1,639 | +62.2% |
| 2026 | 758.56 | -53.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 758.56 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 3.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Finland's 758.56 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 1.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,353 | 383.72 | 2,891 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,161 | 311.47 | 2,502 | 10 |
| 2020s | 937.91 | 493.95 | 1,639 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More climate change data for Finland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 146.49 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 626.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,457 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 87.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,068 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,062 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Finland was 758.56 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,891 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 311.47 in 2015.
- How does Finland rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Finland ranks 131st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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