Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala
Guatemala: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 34,080 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala is 34,080 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.1% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala peaked at 166,028 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 26,807 tonnes, in 2025.
Guatemala ranks 51st 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.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 166,028 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 41,735 tonnes | -74.9% |
| 2005 | 158,109 tonnes | +278.8% |
| 2006 | 56,925 tonnes | -64.0% |
| 2007 | 91,166 tonnes | +60.2% |
| 2008 | 74,463 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2009 | 84,223 tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 62,096 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2011 | 62,324 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 45,185 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2013 | 71,774 tonnes | +58.8% |
| 2014 | 40,148 tonnes | -44.1% |
| 2015 | 44,743 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 58,579 tonnes | +30.9% |
| 2017 | 50,132 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 29,777 tonnes | -40.6% |
| 2019 | 49,801 tonnes | +67.2% |
| 2020 | 48,438 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 30,184 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 2022 | 27,385 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 48,080 tonnes | +75.6% |
| 2024 | 63,459 tonnes | +32.0% |
| 2025 | 26,807 tonnes | -57.8% |
| 2026 | 34,080 tonnes | +27.1% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 34,080 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 6.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 34,080 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,415 tonnes, 24.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96,093 tonnes | 41,735 tonnes | 166,028 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 51,456 tonnes | 29,777 tonnes | 71,774 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,776 tonnes | 26,807 tonnes | 63,459 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More climate change data for Guatemala
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,617 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 307.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,636 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.91 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Guatemala was 34,080 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 166,028 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,807 tonnes in 2025.
- How does Guatemala rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Guatemala ranks 51st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.