Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany
Germany: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 3,297 tonnes in 2026. ▲ Rising
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany, 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 Germany is 3,297 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 84.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany peaked at 4,009 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,100 tonnes, in 2007.
Germany ranks 99th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,642 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,172 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 1,240 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 2,028 tonnes | +63.5% |
| 2007 | 1,100 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2008 | 1,333 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 1,302 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 1,275 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2,641 tonnes | +107.1% |
| 2012 | 1,353 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 2013 | 1,728 tonnes | +27.7% |
| 2014 | 1,350 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2015 | 1,708 tonnes | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 1,783 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 1,875 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 4,009 tonnes | +113.8% |
| 2019 | 2,812 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2020 | 2,757 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 3,072 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 3,329 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 2,147 tonnes | -35.5% |
| 2024 | 2,194 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 3,786 tonnes | +72.6% |
| 2026 | 3,297 tonnes | -12.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3,297 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 14.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3,297 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 4.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,403 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 2,028 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,053 tonnes | 1,275 tonnes | 4,009 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,941 tonnes | 2,147 tonnes | 3,786 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More climate change data for Germany
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 43,971 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,073 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,898 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 34.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,246 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 12,227 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 122.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 46.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Germany was 3,297 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4,009 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,100 tonnes in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 99th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.