Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in France
France: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 20,803 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in France, 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 France is 20,803 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 227.4% on the previous year and up 182.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in France peaked at 24,902 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3,939 tonnes, in 2013.
France ranks 54th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 9,320 tonnes | 4,609 tonnes | 24,902 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 5,671 tonnes | 3,939 tonnes | 10,606 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,859 tonnes | 3,959 tonnes | 21,069 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More climate change data for France
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
- Population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 68.72 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 54.18 million (2025)
- Urban population 78.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 40.05 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in France?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in France was 20,803 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 24,902 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,939 tonnes in 2013.
- How does France rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- France ranks 54th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 182.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.