Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel
Israel: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 433.55 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Israel recorded 433.55 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel peaked at 1,874 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 225.68 tonnes, in 2017.
That places Israel 144th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 439.3 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 310.13 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 2005 | 352.6 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 716.08 tonnes | +103.1% |
| 2007 | 352.01 tonnes | -50.8% |
| 2008 | 284.95 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 2009 | 290.16 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 1,874 tonnes | +546.0% |
| 2011 | 298.33 tonnes | -84.1% |
| 2012 | 276.04 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 628.57 tonnes | +127.7% |
| 2014 | 233.89 tonnes | -62.8% |
| 2015 | 318.84 tonnes | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 576.93 tonnes | +80.9% |
| 2017 | 225.68 tonnes | -60.9% |
| 2018 | 318.02 tonnes | +40.9% |
| 2019 | 549.17 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 2020 | 327.48 tonnes | -40.4% |
| 2021 | 408.96 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2022 | 307.51 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2023 | 435.39 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2024 | 872.8 tonnes | +100.5% |
| 2025 | 376.26 tonnes | -56.9% |
| 2026 | 433.55 tonnes | +15.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 433.55 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 2.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Israel's 433.55 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,273 tonnes, 34% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +546.0% | 290.16 tonnes | 1,874 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 392.18 tonnes | 284.95 tonnes | 716.08 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 530 tonnes | 225.68 tonnes | 1,874 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 451.71 tonnes | 307.51 tonnes | 872.8 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 141 Puerto Rico 468.55 tonnes compare
- 142 Bhutan 452.39 tonnes compare
- 143 French Guiana 435.61 tonnes compare
- 145 Qatar 429.58 tonnes compare
- 146 Tajikistan 410.37 tonnes compare
- 147 Trinidad and Tobago 378.32 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Israel
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 53.90 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,228 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 601.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 626.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 328.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 325.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.23 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel was 433.55 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1,874 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 225.68 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Israel rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Israel ranks 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.