Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland
Greenland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 158.43 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Greenland recorded 158.43 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of down 85.5% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland peaked at 5,999 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2004.
That places Greenland 158th 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 Greenland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 950.22 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 81.15 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 170.16 tonnes | +109.7% |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 169.2 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 190.35 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 83.82 tonnes | -56.0% |
| 2014 | 277.05 tonnes | +230.5% |
| 2015 | 1,212 tonnes | +337.4% |
| 2016 | 311.78 tonnes | -74.3% |
| 2017 | 5,999 tonnes | +1824.1% |
| 2018 | 1,274 tonnes | -78.8% |
| 2019 | 4,539 tonnes | +256.4% |
| 2020 | 1,413 tonnes | -68.9% |
| 2021 | 743.66 tonnes | -47.4% |
| 2022 | 477.35 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 2023 | 420.51 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 960.37 tonnes | +128.4% |
| 2025 | 1,096 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2026 | 158.43 tonnes | -85.5% |
Greenland compared with similar countries
- Greenland's 158.43 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 72% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Greenland's 158.43 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 23% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1824.1% | 311.78 tonnes | 5,999 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 171.65 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 950.22 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,406 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 752.85 tonnes | 158.43 tonnes | 1,413 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Greenland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 148,208 kg (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.8215 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.8215 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0031 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.8215 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.8215 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions 0.0031 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Direct emissions 0.0023 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that) 0.0002 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Indirect emissions (N2O that leaches) 0.0005 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Greenland was 158.43 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 Greenland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,999 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Greenland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2004.
- How does Greenland rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Greenland ranks 158th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Greenland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greenland 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.