Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel

Israel: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 216.13 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
216.13 tonnes
Change on year
down 42.6%
World rank
145th
of 248 countries
All-time high
1,874 tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
216.13 tonnes
in 2026
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel, 2003–2026

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2003201420262003: 439.3 tonnes2004: 310.1 tonnes2005: 352.6 tonnes2006: 716.1 tonnes2007: 352 tonnes2008: 284.9 tonnes2009: 290.2 tonnes2010: 1.9k tonnes2011: 298.3 tonnes2012: 276 tonnes2013: 628.6 tonnes2014: 233.9 tonnes2015: 318.8 tonnes2016: 576.9 tonnes2017: 225.7 tonnes2018: 318 tonnes2019: 549.2 tonnes2020: 327.5 tonnes2021: 409 tonnes2022: 307.5 tonnes2023: 435.4 tonnes2024: 872.8 tonnes2025: 376.3 tonnes2026: 216.1 tonnes

Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Israel recorded 216.13 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is down 42.6% on the previous year and down 62.5% 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, 216.13 tonnes, in 2026.

That places Israel 145th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 392.18 tonnes 284.95 tonnes 716.08 tonnes 7
2010s 530 tonnes 225.68 tonnes 1,874 tonnes 10
2020s 420.65 tonnes 216.13 tonnes 872.8 tonnes 7

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 142 Lesotho 259.87 tonnes compare
  2. 143 Kyrgyzstan 222.88 tonnes compare
  3. 144 Brunei 219.8 tonnes compare
  4. 146 Denmark 193.79 tonnes compare
  5. 147 Montenegro 182.01 tonnes compare
  6. 148 Palestine 171.09 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel?
Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Israel was 216.13 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 216.13 tonnes in 2026.
How does Israel rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
Israel ranks 145th 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 62.5%. 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

Indicator
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

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.