Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Finland
Finland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 709.06 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Finland, 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 Finland is 709.06 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.7% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Finland peaked at 2,891 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 311.47 tonnes, in 2015.
Finland ranks 130th 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,891 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 383.72 tonnes | -86.7% |
| 2005 | 1,426 tonnes | +271.5% |
| 2006 | 2,100 tonnes | +47.3% |
| 2007 | 1,013 tonnes | -51.8% |
| 2008 | 730.95 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2009 | 924.29 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2010 | 587.84 tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2011 | 1,438 tonnes | +144.6% |
| 2012 | 1,464 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1,799 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 359.9 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 2015 | 311.47 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 738.64 tonnes | +137.1% |
| 2017 | 785.72 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 2,502 tonnes | +218.5% |
| 2019 | 1,625 tonnes | -35.1% |
| 2020 | 493.95 tonnes | -69.6% |
| 2021 | 1,049 tonnes | +112.4% |
| 2022 | 917.79 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 696.44 tonnes | -24.1% |
| 2024 | 1,010 tonnes | +45.1% |
| 2025 | 1,639 tonnes | +62.2% |
| 2026 | 709.06 tonnes | -56.7% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 709.06 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 3.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Finland's 709.06 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,353 tonnes | 383.72 tonnes | 2,891 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,161 tonnes | 311.47 tonnes | 2,502 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 930.84 tonnes | 493.95 tonnes | 1,639 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More climate change data for Finland
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- 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Finland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Finland was 709.06 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,891 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 311.47 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Finland rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Finland ranks 130th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.