Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece
Greece: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 4,406 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece, 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 Greece is 4,406 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 46.4% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece peaked at 59,341 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2,794 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Greece 87th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 13,383 tonnes | 2,794 tonnes | 59,341 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 8,032 tonnes | 2,872 tonnes | 18,577 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,401 tonnes | 4,406 tonnes | 39,651 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Greece
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 10.41 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Urban population 8.25 million (2025)
- Urban population 79.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 5.31 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.30 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 5.31 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 5.31 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece was 4,406 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 59,341 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,794 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Greece rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Greece ranks 87th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.