Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece
Greece: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 4,807 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 4,807 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 41.5% on the previous year and down 47.6% 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 92nd 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.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,794 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 3,521 tonnes | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 4,814 tonnes | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 6,113 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 2007 | 59,341 tonnes | +870.8% |
| 2008 | 6,706 tonnes | -88.7% |
| 2009 | 10,392 tonnes | +55.0% |
| 2010 | 3,227 tonnes | -68.9% |
| 2011 | 5,307 tonnes | +64.4% |
| 2012 | 10,480 tonnes | +97.5% |
| 2013 | 4,624 tonnes | -55.9% |
| 2014 | 2,872 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2015 | 4,244 tonnes | +47.8% |
| 2016 | 9,171 tonnes | +116.1% |
| 2017 | 11,244 tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 18,577 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 2019 | 10,577 tonnes | -43.1% |
| 2020 | 7,487 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 39,651 tonnes | +429.6% |
| 2022 | 13,586 tonnes | -65.7% |
| 2023 | 31,750 tonnes | +133.7% |
| 2024 | 16,704 tonnes | -47.4% |
| 2025 | 8,224 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 2026 | 4,807 tonnes | -41.5% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4,807 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 21.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4,807 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 7.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +870.8% | 6,113 tonnes | 59,341 tonnes |
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 | 17,458 tonnes | 4,807 tonnes | 39,651 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More climate change data for Greece
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 219.81 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 157.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greece was 4,807 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 92nd 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 47.6%. 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 18 September 2026.