Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Ireland
Ireland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,039 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 1,039 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 350.5% on the previous year and up 646.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Ireland peaked at 1,619 tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 39.39 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Ireland 107th 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 | 491.68 tonnes | 70.29 tonnes | 1,045 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 610.23 tonnes | 127.62 tonnes | 1,619 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 282.72 tonnes | 39.39 tonnes | 1,039 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Population, total 5.48 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.0% (2025)
- Urban population 3.54 million (2025)
- Urban population 64.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 6.34 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.37 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 6.34 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 6.34 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Ireland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Ireland was 1,039 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,619 tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.39 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Ireland ranks 107th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 646.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.