Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy
Italy: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 13,659 tonnes in 2026. ▲ Rising
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy stood at 13,659 tonnes.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 86.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy peaked at 20,465 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 5,402 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Italy 67th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 13,004 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 8,715 tonnes | -33.0% |
| 2005 | 5,816 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2006 | 6,506 tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 20,465 tonnes | +214.6% |
| 2008 | 10,109 tonnes | -50.6% |
| 2009 | 6,731 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2010 | 5,982 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2011 | 10,217 tonnes | +70.8% |
| 2012 | 14,186 tonnes | +38.9% |
| 2013 | 6,168 tonnes | -56.5% |
| 2014 | 8,335 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 5,402 tonnes | -35.2% |
| 2016 | 7,335 tonnes | +35.8% |
| 2017 | 18,429 tonnes | +151.3% |
| 2018 | 5,905 tonnes | -68.0% |
| 2019 | 10,906 tonnes | +84.7% |
| 2020 | 7,160 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2021 | 15,105 tonnes | +111.0% |
| 2022 | 8,733 tonnes | -42.2% |
| 2023 | 10,835 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2024 | 8,158 tonnes | -24.7% |
| 2025 | 14,520 tonnes | +78.0% |
| 2026 | 13,659 tonnes | -5.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 13,659 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 61.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Italy's 13,659 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 19.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,192 tonnes | 5,816 tonnes | 20,465 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 9,287 tonnes | 5,402 tonnes | 18,429 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,167 tonnes | 7,160 tonnes | 15,105 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More climate change data for Italy
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,171 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 18,474 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 659.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,740 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,357 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 21.66 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Italy was 13,659 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 20,465 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,402 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Italy rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Italy ranks 67th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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.